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Germans save rather when going out - not at the health
If the situation requires spending less, Germans are most likely to save on going out. This is evident from a recent survey. When eating and drinking, the Germans see little potential savings. This is also attributed to an increasing awareness of health and nutrition.
When going out, save your own wallet
If the money should be scarce, Germans would most likely do without restaurant visits, movie nights or nights in the disco. This is the result of a survey by the Foundation for Future Issues, reports AFP. According to that, 69 out of 100 Germans would save 69 when going out. Furthermore, many Germans see a possibility to spare their own wallet even when traveling on holiday (60 percent) or weekend excursions (56 percent). In the case of a house or apartment, on the other hand, but also for expenses for food and drink, only a few people see savings potential. According to the survey, only 13 percent of Germans would save in the area of home, house and garden, while eating and drinking would only save 11 percent.
Estimates of the citizens change
In recent years, the estimates of the Germans, where they could save the most, partly changed significantly. In 2003, for example, only 49 percent wanted to go without it, while today it is 69 percent. According to the study, the middle generation between the ages of 34 and 55 could imagine getting shorter in this area. Parents show a much higher willingness to spend less on going out than singles or childless couples.
Increasing awareness of health and nutrition
On the other hand, in the meantime, fewer people see food saving than earlier potential savings. 18 percent wanted to do without in 2003 in this area, today there are only eleven percent. In the study, this is attributed to the rising awareness of health and nutrition and the boom of organic products, but also to the fact that in Germany comparatively little money is spent on food and drink by international standards anyway. That the German own commitment to the topic of health is particularly close to the heart, also show the regular surveys on the New Year's resolutions. In addition to the desire to have less stress, more time for family and sports, it is also repeatedly stated to want to eat healthier and lose weight. In total, more than 2,000 people aged 14 years and over were interviewed in personal interviews for the current study. (ad) Proof: Tim Reckmann