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According to a popular saying, all is fair in love and war.

But some apply this notion to the way they conduct business, too.

So, Dr. Hussein Naji is on a mission to educate himself and others on how they function.

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Learning about these practices is the first step toward protecting yourself from them.

I didnt intentionally research this topicI just randomly stumbled upon it online and found it super interesting.

So, I decided to dive a bit deeper.

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However, the scientist highlighted that the post wasnt intended as a warning against restaurants being unethical.

I still love going to them.

After all, restaurants are just businesses trying to sell their products.

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Restaurants are awesomenot only for their delicious food but also because theyre fantastic places to socialize, he added.

But, finding the exact line between ethical sales and client manipulation can be tricky.

Id say transparency and intent are huge factors, Dr. Naji said.

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By intent, I mean that a sale should always aim to benefit the customer in some way.

The goal should be a win-win situation where both parties feel satisfied.

Overall, the study found that 9 in 10 adults say they enjoy going to restaurants.

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So even if the businesses are pulling some strings, they havent gone off the rails yet.

As the reactions poured in, a few extra observations emerged

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Restaurants manipulate spending with fancy dish descriptions like “pan-seared Atlantic salmon with saffron-infused risotto.

Fancy descriptions boost restaurant revenue by 27%, influencing customer choices.

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Menu design uses eye-tracking studies to manipulate spending, highlighting the top right corner for attention.

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Restaurants manipulate spending by leaving dessert menus on tables, increasing the likelihood of customers ordering dessert.

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