8 things you never knew about doggie bags

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7. In Australia, some restaurants refuse to give doggy bags.

It appears that the doggie bag is not a universally accepted practice among Anglo-Saxon countries. In this article from news.com.au, it is written that in Australia, "restaurants are point-blank refusing, or telling diners to pack the containers, bring their own containers, or sign an indemnity form." Because of this, diners are less likely to ask for doggie bags, and it perpetuates the "poor etiquette" mentality attached to them.