Restaurant leftovers spark debate about food, boxes and to-go etiquette [Video]

Restaurant portions can be enormous today, so it’s no surprise that those who dine out may feel stuffed to the gills with half their meal still on the plate.

In these scenarios, servers often appear with a “box” or “doggy bag” ready to properly house the leftovers for customers’ convenience.

But while taking leftovers from a restaurant is common in the United States, it is less so in other countries. And there are some places, such as buffets, where to-go boxes are not a thing.

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Two restaurant industry professionals shared their views on when it is OK — and when it’s not — to ask for a to-go box after a meal.

Here are three issues that are sparking debate.