How to Dine for Free!

Everyone likes to have a special meal out once in a while. But soaring expenses can make dining out one of the first things that have to be cut. With a little advance planning, you can be treated to a FREE lunch or dinner several times a month!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. * The first thing to do is to carefully peruse your junk mail. Most of us receive offers of "seminars" which include a lunch or dinner at one of the area's most popular restaurants. The popularity of the restaurant is why it is chosen - a much greater incentive to prospects.
2. * Next, call EARLY and make reservations for the dinner(s) you have chosen. I am attending 2 dinners at 2 of my favorite restaurants this month alone! But you must not delay in making your reservations - the available spaces could be taken.
3. * Attend the meal/seminar on time (you don't want to be the one walking in late that everyone turns to look at). You will usually be required to listen to some sort of informative speech during the meal. This may or may not involve something they are trying to sell you. Just remember, you are NOT required to buy anything offered. I focus on thinking of the seminar as the "Dinner Show". Sometimes the information put forth is useful to me, and other times I just enjoy watching the show! At the end I quickly thank the host and make my exit.
4. *Lastly, I receive a great many free meals and/or free meal items from signing up online for local restaurant "clubs". When you sign up, you usually receive an online coupon for an item they carry or a 2 for 1 dinner or occasionally a FREE dinner! Additionally, you will usually receive periodic offers in your email and a really special offer for your birthday and/or anniversary.

Tips & Warnings

• Eating out can be a nice way to take a break and re-connect after a stressful day/week. But only if it does not break the budget. The tips above can help give you a few opportunities to enjoy yourself - sometimes even more so because it is FREE!