Do you get doggie bags??

I love eating out - especially these days. The portions are sooo big that you're not just getting dinner, you're getting lunch the next day. But you have to ask for a doggie bag:

I remember babysitting for this one couple who would always bring me a doggie bag. They always went to the swanky restaurants that would give you leftovers wrapped in a tin-foil swan. Once there was even a flower attached to the swan's neck, and the waiter had drawn face on the swan! I was over the moon.

This is my favorite kind of doggie bag, how cute is this?

Anyway - the Wall Street Journal did some research, and it turns out that the doggie bag is not a global phenomenon. In fact, you probably shouldn't ask for one if you're in Moscow, Europe or Tokyo (the health department advises AGAINST taking left overs out of restaurants - the health department is involved!!). South America and the rest of Asia seem to be down with it though.

Some people have a hard time asking for a doggie bag. Do you?

Cheers, Lara

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No way! I paid good money for all that food - I'm getting it ALL : )

I usually ask for one, then forget about it and leave it on the table.

never, i feel to imbarressed. the last time i did that was a few years ago. i had left it on the table and our hot waiter ran after me and shouted... "miss, miss u forgot your doggy bag." everyone just stared. now i eat all my food or just leave the rest of it behind.