A convenience is a luxury that is intended to save a consumer time or frustration. A convenience store at a petrol station, for example, sells items that have nothing to do with gasoline/petrol, but it saves the consumer from having to go to a grocery store. "Convenience" is a very relative term and its meaning tends to change over time. What was once a convenience (eg. an automobile) is today regarded as a normal part of life. Likewise today's luxuries may be perceived in the same way in the future. A luxury good is a good at the highest end of the market in terms of quality and price. ... This article is about consumers in economics. ... A pocket watch, a device used to measure time Two distinct views exist on the meaning of time. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Modern gas station A filling station, gas station or petrol station is a facility that sells fuel for road motor vehicles – usually petrol (US: gas/gasoline), diesel fuel and LPG. The term gas station is mostly particular to the United States of America and Canada, where petrol is known... Gasoline, also called petrol, is a petroleum-derived liquid mixture consisting mostly of hydrocarbons and enhanced with benzene or iso-octane to increase octane ratings, used as fuel in internal combustion engines. ... Gasoline, as it is known in North America, or petrol, in many Commonwealth countries (sometimes also called motor spirit) is a petroleum-derived liquid mixture consisting primarily of hydrocarbons, used as fuel in internal combustion engines. ... A grocery store is a store established primarily for the retailing of food. ... For the magazine called automobile, see Automobile Magazine. ...

Some have criticised Western culture, particularly American culture, for its reliance on such conveniences. The Dead Kennedys released an album called Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death, a pun on Patrick Henry's famous quote and speech "Give me liberty or give me death". The Amish (such as the Pennsylvania Dutch) shun all modern conveniences, including electricity. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Western World. ... This article very generally discusses the customs and culture of the United States; for the culture of the United States, see arts and entertainment in the United States. ... The Dead Kennedys (often known by their initials DK, as in decay) are a hardcore punk band from San Francisco, California. ... An album is a collection of related audio tracks distributed to the public. ... Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death is an album by the Dead Kennedys. ... It has been suggested that dajare be merged into this article or section. ... Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736 – June 6, 1799) was a prominent figure in the American Revolution, known and remembered primarily for his stirring oratory. ... Look up quote in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Look up Speech in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Give me liberty or give me death is a famous quote from a speech made by Patrick Henry to the Virginia House of Burgesses. ... The Amish (IPA: , are an Anabaptist Christian denomination in the United States and Ontario, Canada that are known for their plain dress and limited use of modern devices such as automobiles and electricity. ... The Pennsylvania Dutch (perhaps more strictly Pennsylvania Deitsch or Pennsylvanian German) are descendants of German speaking immigrants who came to Pennsylvania in the early 1700s. ... Lightning strikes during a night-time thunderstorm. ...

Supposed "conveniences" also sometimes turn out to be a nuisance, including personal computers (can be difficult to use, though this is improving gradually) and mobile phones (with annoying rings and conversations in what would or should be a quiet place). Conveniences also cost money to fix when they break down, and may cause much greater costs if something else that depends on them cannot take place. On the other hand, conveniences such as direct deposit can save everyone money, though this may or may not be passed along to the consumer. Nuisance is a common law tort. ... An example of Money. ... Direct deposit is a process where someone who is going to be paid on a recurring basis, such as an employee, or a recipient of a government entitlement or benefit program such as social security is sent the payment owed to them into their checking or savings account. ...

Common conveniences include:

• automatic door-openers at a store
• motorised windows in an automobile
• telephone banking and internet banking
• credit cards, debit cards, and gift cards
• home delivery
• public convenience
• frozen food
• forks
• spoons
• sporks
• spreadsheets
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See also

• Consumerism