Do Rising Gas Prices Affect Your Lifestyle?

National Restaurant Association's chief economist Bruce Grindy analyzed the impact of rising gas prices in his latest blog post Tuesday.

He categorized rising gas prices as one of the biggest threats to the economy and predicted its adverse affect on the restaurant business since fuel takes up a high level of disposable income - particularly those customers who earn lower salaries.

Conversely, New York Times columnist Adam Davidson had another view. His reasearch led him to conclude that while "Americans may protest loudly" over the cost of fuel, they rarely adjust their lifestyles.

With mid-grade level fuel at $3.91 in Brookhaven, how do gas prices affect your entertainment spending habits, if at all? Have you been forced to cut back in some areas? Tell us in comments and join or start the conversation on Facebook.