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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 11:34 am
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Originally Posted by darthbimmer
It seems that most people here agree with me in being mildly scornful at my grandma for scooping up butter and jelly packets at restaurants and dropping them into her purse.
I agree too; taking home one's own leftovers is one thing; taking home complimentary condiment packets is another.
Originally Posted by darthbimmer
Among the well heeled asking for a take-home box for the last 3 bites of a good steak would seem déclassé.
Isn't that the purpose of the polite fiction of calling it a "doggie" bag? *I* wouldn't dream of eating leftovers, but now, that bit of prime rib would be a nice treat for my dog.
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