Some shops are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for customers, the shop staff and the economy as a whole?

Growing demands for a more convenient lifestyle in modern society have led to incredible improvements in

stores

.

While

some people believe that

stores

which are open 24

hours

and 7 days a week have great advantages in various perspectives, others are concerned about their negative consequences. I generally support the latter views for the following reasons. On one hand, it is undeniable that

stores

which open every day are beneficial as they provide great convenience and lead to the prosperity of a national economy. Indeed, there are growing numbers of convenience

stores

and fast-food restaurants in urban cities.

This

is very helpful for people in emergencies

such

as having sudden diseases and having immediate needs to purchase some items for work and school.

Furthermore

, these

stores

attract potential customers during the night and early morning and companies can expect more profits than

stores

which have a closing time.

On the other hand

, in spite of

such

benefits for both individuals and

stores

, there are some serious issues related to the extension of the working

hours

.

First,

only a few financial gains are expected because of fewer customers visiting the

stores

. In fact, opening for 24

hours

is inefficient as the running costs including electricities and hiring staffs get higher.

Secondly

,

this

poses a serious threat to the health of the employees, who often suffer from a shortage of time for sleep and rest.

Lastly

, more criminal activities like robberies and murders occur during the night.

Therefore

,

stores

should be closed to protect the safety of the employees. In conclusion,

stores

that are open 24

hours

and 7 days can serve various needs of people.

However

, the deteriorating health conditions of the workers and higher rates of crime should be taken into serious consideration.