Asking Eric: Diner hates to see good food go to waste. Is asking to take others’ leftovers a good idea?

Published on: 01/03/2026

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Eric: I doubt there’s any restaurant that can facilitate this kind of exchange between customers. Getty Images

Dear Eric: Often when I’m eating at a restaurant or cafe, I’ll notice other tables leaving half-finished food to be thrown out. In these situations, I’m tempted to either ask if I can have the remaining food, or to just pick it up from the empty table. I don’t like food waste and am completely unbothered by the thought of sharing food and germs.

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