I never knew some people would have an issue or think twice about a “doggie bag.” There is nothing wrong with taking the rest of your food home that you couldn’t finish at the establishment. You paid for it, and handsomely I’m sure. As for tipping the waitperson more, never would think of that either...They write down what I want the chef to prepare and then bring it out to me. For that total of at most 15 minutes of time they will receive at least 5 bucks plus what the restaurant pays them. Usually 3 bucks so that comes out to $36 an hour. How much more work is it to grab a to go container?
I figure they have to ask the kitchen staff. So that is an added nuisance. But they are all used to it now. It used to be that you would just ask if there was half a steak left but now anything goes.
I like tipping restaurant people. They work hard and they get a low hourly wage, and they probably didn’t come to New York to be a server, so tips are everything.
I also will not go out to eat with people if they drive the waitstaff crazy. Some people do that. I don’t know why. I guess they feel they have them at their mercy.