"Often, we have stated in advance that it is our treat and then we are surprised when more than half of the meal ordered by our friend or family member is boxed up to take home. Last night took the cake when we treated two of our dear friends to a dinner at a very nice restaurant. The wife barely touched her entree before having it boxed to take home."
"Try to focus on the company, not the food. The objective of treating friends to a meal is to spend time with them, to talk, to connect. Yes, the meal is important and plenty of people choose to socialize at restaurants for the express purpose of enjoying good food. But it sounds like you're enjoying the hospitality of inviting friends out and showing them a good time. I understand why others not finishing their meals might throw a wrench in your desired hospitality."
A couple is irritated when invited guests frequently box large portions of their restaurant meals after being treated. The practice can feel impolite, especially when the host is paying and the meal was planned in advance. Hosts may interpret boxed food as taking advantage or a lack of appreciation. The recommended perspective is to prioritize company and conversation over the food itself, recognizing that leftovers extend the hospitality beyond the meal. Differences in eating and hoarding habits often explain the behavior, and guests typically are not thinking about the host when they box food.
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