American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Taking Leftovers Home

It doesn't seem weird until you consider that other places don't do this, but taking leftovers from your dinner is actually kind of gross. This is necessary for America because the portion sizes are usually way too big for one person to finish in one sitting, but in other countries, portion sizes are much more manageable and don't require a doggie bag. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.