One of the great rewards of preparing a Thanksgiving feast is getting first dibs on the leftovers. But guests don't have to resort to sneaking potatoes into their purses to extend the feast beyond the main meal.
Etiquette expert Lizzie Post says those who dine away from home for the holiday can boost their odds of scoring a doggie bag by bringing a side dish to share and helping the host clean up.
Then, as the host begins to put the food away, innocently inquire: "Oh! Do you want me to start packing this up for people to take home for...
| This story has expired! You can purchase the full text in our news archives. |
If you encounter other problems, please email nlundskow@capitalgazette.com and include your name, username, and any errors or messages that are displayed. The more information you can provide, the better able we will be to assist you.
In order to post or vote on a comment, you must be signed in with a hometownannapolis account.
Take a look at a summary of Commenting Guidelines.
If you encounter other problems, please email nlundskow@capitalgazette.com and include your name, username, and any errors or messages that are displayed. The more information you can provide, the better able we will be to assist you.