Eating in a restaurant is forbidden, but dining in is indoors. In today's society, it turns out that there is a very diverse spectrum of economic needs . Regardless of one's financial situation, everyone seems to have a strong interest in working in common. Some are lucky enough to hold very high-end jobs reserved for the elite while working overtime to escape the competition. Others may unfortunately find themselves struggling with multiple jobs to barely keep their families afloat and fed. With these struggles, almost the entire society may find itself with an increased workload. Either way, these polar opposites have one thing in common; they don't have time to cook (Bittman). With food still a necessity, more and more individuals are shifting to different styles of restaurants rather than home-cooked meals. If we set aside the idea that it takes time to cook, there remains the very important question of costs (Bittman). There are people in society who have stable jobs and can afford good quality restaurants that actually sell full meals. The other section of society who cannot imagine such luxury due to the fact that they live month to month have few options. These citizens sometimes do not have their own means of transportation and therefore cannot go to the grocery store (Bittman). Having five fast food restaurants for every grocery store also provides often-needed convenience (Bittman). And who could blame someone for choosing an option that seems more affordable (Bittman)? This would simply mention that not choosing home-cooked meals as a dining option is not just due to economic hardship. Sometimes dining out is a result of entertainment. I'm going to middle of paper...try going from the drive thru to the organic island (Bittman). Other options exist, the rest of the grocery store and there is nothing better than knowing what nourishes your body (“Forgetting”). Cooking is also not the preserve of just one person in the household so if it is too much responsibility for one person, the task can be distributed to those with whom we share our meals (“Forget”) . Most importantly, one's own health should also be the top priority. Bad lifestyle choices are difficult to change, especially when they are practical, but change is possible through education and one small step at a time (Bittman). Works Cited Bittman, Mark. “Is junk food really cheaper? » The New York Times Sunday Review. Nytimes.com, September 24, 2011. Web. February 26, 2012. “Forget takeout: families are still very attached to home cooking. » ScienceQuotidien. Sciencedaily.com, June 1, 2010. Web. February 26. 2012.