Do you prefer to eat with your family at local restaurants or at national chain restaurants on a Friday night?
343854
I usually eat at local restuarants. \n\nThey are more unique in ambiance and food offerings; the food is usually prepared better because they care about the food.  I don't feel like they're less crowded - in fact the nice local restaurants are difficult to get into b/c they're so good.  \n\nChain restaurants are boring, serve uninteresting food, and are overall less enjoyable than a delicious meal I can get at a local place - and I'm supporting my neighbors!
504492
No, i would not.  i prefer my family to people from work.  I would much rather have the time with my family.  Even if the company is paying for food, transportation, hotel, i would rather not go.  I value my time with my family.  I do not prefer to socialize with people from work.  I already have my own friends that i like.
925690
Well I'm the designated Cook since my father died.....so I always stay at home and cook the traditional Feast....I tell my friends and family it's open door at my house on holidays....Everyone is welcome!.....I cook up our family's traditional feast and usually add a new different something Iv been wanting to try out as well.....I usually start cooking/baking Pies/cookies(jello salads.. & prep work) on wed....and theT- bird on Thursday...it's a ton of work specially since I do it all myself now that Dad has passed( we always did it together ever since I was young girl,just us two)....but everyone really apreaciates it!  so it's worth it !! whatever you do, Rember, Thanksgiving really isn't about the food...though try to tell that to the men...lol....it's really about family and good friends getting together and enjoying each others company....and being Thankful for each other..... \nHave a Great day!\nBlessed Be!
456593
Mcdonalds or burger king
275827
Sunday night is our family night (actually we reserve all of Sunday afternoon and night).  Nobody is allowed to make other plans then.  My husband and I try not to have "chores" to do for ourselves or the kids.  Sometimes we go to the lake and swim/cook out/hike.  Sometimes we order in and watch movies/play board games/read books.  Sometimes we work on a family project like a fun craft, experiment or plan our next vacation.  Sometimes we go out and eat and then see a movie, play or concert or go bowling or sometimes we head outside and play soccer or whatever else the kids want.  Sometimes we do nothing "formal" at all and just spend all day lounging around together talking and watching TV. To us it's not about doing "one thing" unless that one thing is being together.  Everyone in the family puts ideas into a jar that sits on the kitchen counter.  We do this whenever we get an idea that we think would be fun to do with the entire family.  Every Saturday night we pull out three and then we (mom and dad) pick one of those three (the other two get put back in so they eventually all get done...within reason of course) to do the next afternoon/evening.  For us the important thing about family night is just having time together.  Our lives are so busy that we crave the time to just be together and enjoy each others company.
1136446
At least once a week, sometimes more. I work hard all week long and need a break from cooking. Especially on my days off. Cooking and dishes feel like work. So I eat out or order in...
857916
We actually "do just that"!  When we travel we take local colling classes and learn native foods.\nI make a mean "jerk chicken" and great "gumbo".
39234
Any non-chain restaurant is good.\n\nA small Mom and Pop where the locals hang out.  A place that is known for good food and a quiet atmosphere.\n\nFind a place that is located in a shopping district, as window shopping after a good meal is a hand-holding experience!
166933
Not from VA, but was wondering, how do you go out on a dinner?
450602
STRANGE  you said that  because  my sister  in  law  picks  her  nose  in  public restaurants.And  she  flicks  her  burgers  on  the waitress.SHE  don't  admit she is wrong either. I  no  longer  eat  in  public  with  her. I stay  far  from  her,  because  i  think  she might flick  a  burger  on  me.
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I had an answer for this, but it was too close to Cinnamon's. Give her the 10 pts. I've been in this situation enough times - don't even try to over-feed yourself. \n\nIt's great to start with intentions of only having one part of the meal at one place, but the next thing you know, the stuffing smells sooooo good, and you're stuffed! :)\n\nYour families should understand that you want to see everyone. What matters is that you're making the effort to visit with them all, and that you're not making anyone wait for you. Have fun!
366733
it all depends on what kind of kiss it was and to whom it was too. And on how much you can trust your partner. And what kind of relationship you and your partner are in.  There's always 3 sides to the story, YOURS, MINE, and the TRUTH. You can read the menu but you eat at home.SO that means there will be  no ordering not even an appetizers.
871211
My parents are divorced, so we have separate celebrations with their extended families. Usually on Christmas Eve we go to my Grandma's (Mum's side) and have a casual help-yourself christmas dinner and drinks with cold chicken, ham, turkey,salads and Nan usually makes trifle. After dinner we have present opening, then we sit and talk and watch the kids play with their new toys and be all excited and cute. Then everybody gradually heads home. Then on Christmas morning we (my sisters and I) open presents from Mum because we live with her. We laze around in our pyjamas for a while relaxing, then we head off to Dad's place. We usually have a lunch very similar to the dinner at Grandma's, cold meats and salads, then we open presents and then we relax for the rest of the day and have leftovers for dinner. And then it's all over and we enjoy the holidays : ) I hope that was enlightening, and hope you have a safe and happy Christmas : )
699084
The first thing I'm going to do when I get home is EAT A HUGE REAL STEAK & DRINK A BEER. The food here is crap. You should take the person coming home to a nice steakhouse or what ever kind of food is their favorite and get them the best meal on the menu.\n\nplease excuse moronic answers. they no not what they talk about.
573863
Boating or eating with my family.
998563
A lot of restaurants will allow you to have fundraisers at their establishment and give you 5-10% of sales of the people you bring in (with fliers, etc.).  I know that Baja Fresh and Pizza Hut do that, and people LOVE mexican food and pizza, so it's a good choice.  Get everyone you know to go the night of the fundraiser and order a bunch of food!
95094
We do.  My husband and I like to have a quiet, formal dinner at least once a week.  I feel that it's important to use the beautiful things we have and enjoy, rather than putting them away and only bringing them out for formal occasions.  Life is short.  Let's enjoy it now, while we can.