Ever go to a restaurant and notice that its menu doesn’t include dollar signs next tothe prices?

As it turns out, these are not just coincidences.

These methods or mind tricks can actually can get you to spend more.

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Its goal is to appeal to both higher-income and lower-income customers.

To get you to order more.

Although it sounds like a deal, there’s actually more to it than meets the eye.

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This equals more profit.

This is done to helpdraw less attention to how expensive dishes are.

It’s also believed that a more intricate description can help command a higher price.

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