One time on Usenet, "Ludmillia" > said:

> I'm curious about your opinions of doggie bags and restaraunt
> leftovers. I don't mind my own, because I know how long I was at table
> and how long the remains were in transit.
>
> My pet peeve is when some well-meaning and frugal slob shows up with
> styrofoam encased leftovers of dubious timeage and insists on sharing
> the saliva-laden dregs with me.

That is just nasty! Thankfully, I've never had anyone try this.

> What is a reasonable time for leftovers
> to make the journey from restaraunt to fridge?

Depends on the weather -- if it's really cold outside, it
can take longer without worry, IMO...

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