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These things are disappearing because millennials refuse to pay for them.

Takeaway, please

Casual dining is in decline. Fewer people are sitting down at restaurants to order iced tea during happy hour. A US restaurant CEO blames millennials for his chain's struggle to get people to walk in and sit down at a table.

Perhaps with the rise of apps like GrubHub, Uber Eats, and Postmates, people prefer to stay put and have their favorite dish delivered. We don't even have to make the trip to the restaurant to pick it up. Meal kit companies also have something to do with this…

These things are disappearing because millennials refuse to pay for them.

"Diamonds are forever"... Or are they?

We've all heard the saying: diamonds are a girl's best friend, but how can they be when girls don't have them anymore? Millennials aren't buying into the idea of ​​getting a diamond engagement ring for their partner. They have other priorities.

Things like saving for prohibitively expensive homes are on the minds of millennials, and they find it hard to justify spending all that money on a glorified gemstone. If they do splurge, they're looking for "ethically sourced diamonds." However, those working in the diamond industry are hoping the business will pick up again.

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