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Old Mother Ashby > wrote:

> Ludmillia wrote:
> > 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. What is a reasonable time for leftovers
> > to make the journey from restaraunt to fridge?
> >
> >
> I dunno, I can't understand this American thing about doggie bags.

No food wastage...

>
> Don't your restaurants have any idea of portion control? Why is it that
> they serve you so much that you can't eat it all? Wouldn't it be more
> sensible to have smaller portions and charge less?

Because... many, but not all, American appetites tend to be "HYOOGE".
For instance, when I was in college, I thought nothing of consuming an
entire medium pizza, plus a salad and sodas.

Now, I've re-trained my self due to a (well earned) lifetime problem
with obesity. :-(

2 pieces of pizza and about 1/2 glass of water and I'm stuffed. I rarely
go to buffet's anymore because they are a waste of money.

>
> The idea of somebody expecting you to share their leftovers is too
> bizarre. Is this normal troll behaviour?
>
> Christine

<lol> Let's hope so!
I'm pretty liberal and that even grossed _me_ out!
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