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02/07/2014
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Prices of meals outside the home increase, but the food stamps for workers not attached to high
DAY
Rio - To circumvent the rising price of meals in restaurants, workers create alternative solutions with the objective of ensuring food stamps in the entire month. Among the options, lead lunchbox or buy warm are preferred. Also, eat less and choose more popular locations are also part of the methods of consumer economy.
According to the latest survey by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), in May, feeding outside the home reported an increase of 0.91%, against 0.57% in the previous month. Besides the inflation of the products in the supermarket that hit consumers at the beginning of the year, bills, rent and water also encareceram dishes in restaurants. This is what guarantees Eulina Nunes, coordinator of the IBGE.
"The food itself is pretty much 30% of what is charged for a meal, the rest comes from other expenses that the property has to be maintained," he says.
She adds that in 2013 food away from home has almost doubled the official inflation measured by Consumer Price Index (IPCA), while accumulating high of 10.97% in the year.
Even though the expenses of establishments are passed on to customers, in many cases companies do not offer adjustment Valley to offset rising prices. This is the situation of secretary Paula Fonseca, 32, who earns R$ 13 for eat daily for three years at the same company.
It is aimed at saving the employee Carlos César Nogueira buy the meal daily close to work, "Now lunch as well '
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She says that the credit card expired 15 days after receiving the benefit, until she began to opt for the lunchbox. "With the value of the voucher can make shopping for all my lunches and spare the month, so no need to spend money out of my paycheck for lunch at work," he said.
Buy warm is also one of the options used by employees. These meals cost around R$ 8 and R$ 12 generating significant savings for the consumer. In contrast, the dishes in the restaurants in Rio de Janeiro record average price of R $ 37.16, according to research from Brazil Assert, a difference of $ 25.
It is in view of this economy that the company official Toledo Carlos César Nogueira buy the meal daily. He says that the benefit does not cover the entire month. "But now lunch as well," celebrates.
Take 'pot' requires care for the common good
Consultant Human Resources, Stefania Giannoni, reports that perceived increase in the number of employees who take 'pot' to the desktop, but explains that the rules of etiquette also apply to practice.
"The general rule is to appeal to the good sense when we are in a shared environment. Crumbs, messy, very strong smells, spices should be viewed with caution, "he said.
Another tip is when you finish the dishes and tidy the place. "Try to leave everything in order and in the most organized way," recommends Stefania.
Besides the concern for space, the validity of the food also needs attention. The nutritionist Lupércio C. Farah indicates a varied dish, but warns that "all foods in a healthy 'lunchbox' are perishable. But, in general, can not miss a carbohydrate and a lean protein also always accompanied by a fibrous food. "
So do not risk losing the meal, it is important that the employee has a refrigerator to store the food, the expert adds.
Source: The Day - Online
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