Why Are Americans Refusing to Take Home Leftovers?

It’s expensive to go to most restaurants these days, so it’d be understandable if you asked for a to-go box for the CRUMBS left on your plate.  But some people refuse to take ANYTHING home.

In a new survey, 12% of Americans say they don’t take food home from restaurants when they don’t finish their meal.  The implication is that it’s something you LIKED but didn’t have room to finish it all.

37% of people say they’re “somewhat likely” to ask for a take home container . . . and 51% say they’re DEFINITELY taking it home.

It’s similar across all age groups.  Middle-aged Gen X’ers and Millennials are slightly more likely to keep their leftovers . . . while Gen Z’ers and Baby Boomers are slightly less likely to take the extra food home.

(Civic Science)

What about people who go through the trouble of taking leftovers home, with little intention of actually eating them.  Yea, I’m looking at you, Julie!