The Right Way To Handle Party Leftovers — Who Actually Takes Them Home?

Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Proper party etiquette doesn’t have to be uniform or stuffy. But by maintaining a few simple social graces, hosts and guests can ensure everyone enjoys themselves to the fullest. For instance, knowing how to handle an unexpected gift from a guest or what to do if you break a dish at a dinner party can help prevent any awkwardness that naturally arises in certain social situations. Additionally, while it’s perfectly reasonable to take leftovers home from a restaurant (after all, you … Read more

Tags:

Handle / Home / Leftovers / Party / Takes

The Leftovers You Should Always Take From A Restaurant

Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images Few questions are as difficult to answer as “do you want a box for that?” in a restaurant setting. “Have you dined with us before?” Whether yes or no, the whole schema will more or less remain the same. “Still or sparkling?” Neither! Tap is fine. “Will that be a wet or dry martini?” This could not get any easier. But negotiating the difference between leftovers and food scraps, evaluating the future use you might get out of whatever remains on the plate versus its eventual prep time and … Read more

Tags:

Leftovers / Restaurant