The Hidden Secrets of Restaurant Menus

When you sit down at a restaurant, you probably think you’re just reading a list of food. But menus are actually carefully designed psychological tools meant to guide your choices—and your wallet.

Here are some of the tricks most people never notice:

1. No Dollar Signs 💵

Many menus leave out the “$” symbol. Why? Because when you don’t see money signs, you think less about the price and more about the food.

2. The “Decoy Dish” 🎯