Many in my generation were raised being told that it was not right or is shameful to waste food. But then our parents went through the depression (that FDR and the RATS stretched out for political gain) and the rationing during WW II.
Yes, and I’ve had a weight problem all my life from that! My waist is from no waste!
I think these professionals are younger than you and I. Last week, while dining out on our anniversary, I asked our waitress for a bone to take to my dog [I had eaten fish.]
To my surprise, she brought me better than half a filet mignon with the bacon! I won’t say I wasn’t tempted...but I truly gave it to Buster. All of it, split into two days.