A: In many countries, people throw away a lot of food from restaurants and

shops. Why do you think people waste food in this way?

Food waste from restaurants and shops is a prevalent issue in many countries.
Firstly, food manufacturers want to fully satisfy customer needs. To meet customer
demand, businesses often prepare or stock more food than necessary, resulting in
surplus that goes unsold and eventually gets wasted. Secondly, consumer
preferences and expectations also contribute to food waste. People often favor
fresh and visually appealing food, causing businesses to discard items that don't
meet these aesthetic preferences or have been displayed for too long. Finally,
customers also influence how restaurants throw away their food. Many people are
thoughtless in choosing dishes; they order too many dishes but don't eat them all,
causing the restaurant to throw them away.

B: What can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away?

Reducing the amount of food thrown away requires collective efforts from
individuals and businesses. Firstly, restaurants must understand how to calculate
and manage the amount of food required. Must instruct employees to properly
handle and preserve food to limit throwing away leftover food. Secondly, each
customer must choose the amount of food that suits their own needs. No matter
how many dishes you order, you must eat them all. You should not leave any
leftover food, because there are many people out there who don't have food, so we
should know how to save food. Finally, there are penalties for not saving food.
Businesses should charge extra fees for customers who have too much leftover
food to reduce the problem of too much leftover food being thrown away.