> no one really expects you to eat the entire meal True. It is completely accepted to take leftover food home from all but the highest of high class restaurant

> no one really expects you to eat the entire meal True. It is completely accepted to take leftover food home from all but the highest of high class restaurants. A typical restaurant dish will make up something like 1-3 servings. A variety of reasons might be at play, but I think the lack of social inhibition for taking food home is part of it. Most restaurants will ask if you'd like a box if there is food remaining at the end of your meal.