生活英语口语:剩菜难道不带走吗?

J: Morgan, can I ask you a question?
M: sure, what is it?
J: I was just wondering if many Chinese people take their leftover food home from a restaurant.
M: in most cities in China, doogie bags are quite uncommon.
J: what happen to all the leftover food?
M: it usually goes to the dump.
J: that seems like an awful waste! Why don't people order fewer dishes so that they don't have to throw so much away at the end of the meal?
M: ordering a lot of food at restaurants is just a tradition in China. You know, in the past, people could not afford to eat out like they can today.
J: I guess that makes sense. I just think it would make more sense to take the leftovers home.
M: well, if you want, you can take the leftovers home.
J: no, that's OK. You know what they say:when in Rome…
M: I was impressed that you tried the pig's feet. I heard that many foreigners don't like to eat them.
J: many people in my generation don't eat pig's feet, but my parents grew up eating them, so I think they are OK.
M: did you like them? You could take the last one home with you.
J: that's OK. I'll try anything once, but sometimes, once is enough!