How to Speak English in the United States

When you dine out at a restaurant, when you get the receipt that you write the amount of tip or gratuity that you want to give. You can tell someone I would like to add gratuity to my bill if they're adding the number themselves. A really kind of old-fashioned way, which is kind of funny to use, is to say, could I get a doggy bag? This meansCan I bring this food home? It's an old phrase, and I think it's worth knowing, but it's not commonly used anymore.

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