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Have You Noticed That Restaurants Are Less Busy?

SavvySugar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:30:15 -0800

San Francisco is a foodie city with more than enough restaurants to satisfy any craving. The last few times I've made reservations at places that usually require them, I've looked around thinking that I didn't need to bother calling ahead. The one exception was when I dined at the Italian restaurant that changed its pricing scheme to offer cheaper portions of the same quality dishes. Have you noticed that restaurants aren't as busy they used to be?
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Have You Noticed That Restaurants Are Less Busy?

Yes, I've noticed restaurants aren't as busy.

Not really, but I rarely eat out.

No, I haven't noticed a slowdown in restaurant business.

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Do You Know How Much You Spent Last Holiday Season?

SavvySugar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:45:41 -0800

How quickly we forget! We claim that this holiday season won't be as costly as the last, but how can we be sure? If last year's holidays are a blur of parties, cookies, and mistletoe, dig up your credit card or bank statements from the end of last year to get an idea of how much you spent last year on new party clothes, gifts, and the cost of hosting gatherings.
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Do You Know How Much You Spent Last Holiday Season?

Yes, I have a good estimate of how much I spent last year.

I have a ballpark idea, but I'm not worried about my expenses this year.

No, I couldn't accurately estimate how much I spent last year.

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How Often Do You Check Your Personal Email at Work?

SavvySugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:15:38 -0800

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How Often Do You Check Your Personal Email at Work?

Once a day.

2-3 times a day.

4-5 times a day.

I'm on all day — I never sign out!

I never check it!

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Are You Giving Any Gift Cards This Year?

SavvySugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:45:09 -0800

A gift card isn't considered as thoughtful as something chosen especially for the recipient, but it's still a nice gesture and can make a great stocking stuffer. When companies go bankrupt they usually refuse to honor outstanding gift cards, and this uncertain economic climate has businesses using advertising to channel any bankruptcy concerns. For example, J.C. Penney is delivering the message that "you can feel good about giving a J. C. Penney gift card."

Are You Giving Any Gift Cards This Year?

Yes, I'm giving gift cards to some people this year.

Maybe, I haven't decided yet.

No, I'm not giving gift cards to anybody.

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Brilliant or Baffling: Salvation Army Accepting Credit Card Donations

SavvySugar — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:15:51 -0800

The Salvation Army bell-ringing is as much an expected part of the holiday season as department store Christmas music and the seasonal flavors at Starbucks. Because so many people roll cash-free these days, this is the first year the organization is experimenting with accepting debit and credit card donations. The standard red kettle will still play a role in holding cash contributions, but five bell-ringers in El Paso County, CO will also have the ability to swipe cards. What do you think of this charitable development, is it brilliant or baffling? Source

Brilliant or Baffling: Salvation Army Accepting Credit Card Donations

Brilliant!

Baffling!

Undecided.

Your Two Cents: Do You Go Shopping For Gifts Last Minute?

SavvySugar — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:30:23 -0800

Shopping for gifts with time to spare is one way of ensuring you won't spend too much in a crunch. That doesn't mean you should have to shop year-round, but it certainly can pay to keep an eye out for that special something at the right price. Do you tend to wait until the last minute to buy gifts?
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Your Two Cents: Do You Go Shopping For Gifts Last Minute?

Yes, I am a last minute gift buyer.

No, I don't wait until the last minute to shop for gifts.

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Did You Bring Your Lunch to Work Today?

SavvySugar — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:30:29 -0800

Buying lunch every day can really add up, so it makes good sense to bring your midday meal at least a few days each week. Did you bring or buy your lunch today?Source

Did You Bring Your Lunch to Work Today?

Yes, I brought my lunch to work today.

I meant to, but I forgot it at home!

No, I didn't bring my lunch today.

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Would You Volunteer to Give Up Your Job Right Now?

SavvySugar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:15:12 -0800

It's a troubling time for the publishing industry, and the largest US company of them all, Time Inc., is reacting by cutting jobs from its magazines. Time has asked for 100 volunteers from its editorial staff at a handful of publications, including Time, People, and Sports Illustrated, to volunteer to give up their jobs. Volunteers would of course leave with severance packages (terms undisclosed to the media). It's a tough job market out there in many industries, though some are still supposedly good bets for finding open positions. What would you do?
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Would You Volunteer to Give Up Your Job Right Now?

Yes, I'd give up my job for severance right now.

I would if the job market weren't so tough.

No, I wouldn't voluntarily give up my job right now.

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Would You Pay $10 For a Plane Seat Away From Kids?

SavvySugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:15:57 -0800

We've all been there. You're finally zoning out into something resembling sleep when that angelic baby in the row behind you begins wailing louder than you thought possible. Don't judge the baby (or the parents), hate the plane.Canadian airline WestJet asked its customers if they'd pay $10 for a seat away from parents with babies or small children on board. Would a seat separated from kids be worth your $10?
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Would You Pay $10 For a Plane Seat Away From Kids?

Yes, I'd pay $10 for a seat away from little kids.

Maybe, it would depend how much distance the airline could guarantee.

No, I wouldn't pay $10 extra to try and escape sitting near little ones.

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Do You Have a Clear Picture of Your Parents' Finances?

SavvySugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:15:52 -0800

Many of our parents are nearing retirement age, and it's likely their retirement portfolios took a hit with the market. Almost half of you said your parents have a good idea about your financial state, but does the transparency go both ways? Ron Lieber of The New York Times suggests it's important to open an inter-generational dialogue about the family's finances: He says parents should be honest if their retirement savings have been devastated and their kids should admit their monthly debt payments.Do you have a clear picture of your parents' finances? Source

Do You Have a Clear Picture of Your Parents' Finances?

Yes, I have a clear picture of my parents' finances.

I can sort of guess, but am not confident that it's accurate.

No, I don't know much about my parents' money.

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