A customer in Yishun, Singapore, was left fuming after he was allegedly instructed to place his water bottle away by a worker from a drinks stall.
The customer later told Mothership that following a brief argument, the worker whipped out a marker pen and wrote “No water bottle” on a notice informing patrons that outside food and drinks weren’t allowed.
Needless to say, this left the customer feeling like he had been treated rudely by the staff and urged for action to be taken by management.
“I get that stalls can have rules about outside drinks, but this was completely unnecessary and super rude.
“Customers deserve basic courtesy, not this nonsense.”
‘It’s shop rules’
When Mothership went to the nasi lemak stall that the customer had patronised, it said that it had nothing to do with the water bottle incident as they merely shared the same space as the drinks stall.
The stall added that it was the only food stall around and it was “very unlikely” for them to have customers who brought outside food.
It also said that it has no control over customers bringing their water bottles as they are not affiliated.
When quizzed over the incident, the drinks stall owner said he was merely enforcing “shop rules”.
Actually for elderly and children below 10, we allow. But for grown adults, we advise them to put it in the bag or on the chair. Don’t place on the table.”
He also defended his staff’s action, saying that there was “nothing wrong” with it.
The drinks stall owner then alluded to Japanese dining culture, citing that restaurants and bars require customers to order at least one food or drink item instead of only charging for the seat.
“Soon we will be like Japan…if they dine in they have to buy food and drink…if not the sit (sic) will be charged…soon.”
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