This is an all ears English podcast episode 2461, leftovers, culture, and class.

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In today's episode, we ask, do you take leftovers home from a restaurant? Is this accepted in your

culture? Plus, find out how to ask for a doggy bag in English.

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Hey there, Michelle. How's it going today?

Good, Lindsay. I am at my parents' house, so I'm in a different

spot. Yeah. We're making it work. How are you? Good. Michelle, is that the home that you grew up in

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