When did you last go out to eat?

I will introduce "dining out." These days, many people refrain from going out to eat. Especially, people who go out to drink alcohol have　decreased. People who eat meals at home have also increased. I　think one of the causes is the deterioration of the economy. Moreover, many　more people canceled cherry blossom viewing parties and weddings because　of the big earthquake in eastern Japan. I think it will be some time before　the number of people who go out to eat increases.

Reference: http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/4667477/

Submitted by Taira