8 things you never knew about doggie bags

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6. In China, over-ordering is normal. Doggie bags are not.

You know those white takeout boxes that have become emblematic of Chinese food in America? You won't readily find them in China. According to this article by Fast Co.Exist, Chinese dining etiquette encourages ordering more food than necessary, as an indicator of hospitality. But then they don't take the leftovers home because it is considered an act of poor people...