The context of the following conversation is Bailey wasted food today.  They ordered more than they could eat.:
Bailey says I hate it when I waste food.  I ordered more than I could eat and had to throw the left over away..
The friend responds Could you have saved it for later?.
Bailey responds I was on my way to a meeting and there was no place for me to keep it..
The friend responds That happens..
Bailey responds Next time I won't order as much.  If I am still hungry, I can always buy more to eat..
The friend responds That's so true..