What is wrong with Singapore. Can't a man just buy his coffee? And why do students like to study in public places?
I just want my coffee!
Mark n Evan emailed STOMP on Oct 22, and said:
"At a cafe in Serangoon Gardens Branch (21 October 2008)
Me (to service staff behind counter) : Hi, can you clear the table? (points to uncleared table)
Service staff: Are you studying? You cannot study here. ( There were students, {I'm not a student, too old to even look like one} obviously studying in the place. )
Me: I just want to have coffee.
Service Staff: You cannot study here.
Me (annoyed): I just want a cup of coffee. Can I drink coffee here?
Service Staff: You cannot study here, ok.
Me: (Walks back to table, describes unhappy experience to partner, who was also unhappy and we left the establishment)
"Is this acceptable practice? I was so annoyed!
"Disclaimer: It was something like that, not the exact words of course but to that extent."
http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/viewContent.jsp?id=39687
I just want my coffee!
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This humorous exchange between a cafe staff and a STOMPer highlights how service standards still have a way to go, especially when it comes to over-zealous staff.Mark n Evan emailed STOMP on Oct 22, and said:
"At a cafe in Serangoon Gardens Branch (21 October 2008)
Me (to service staff behind counter) : Hi, can you clear the table? (points to uncleared table)
Service staff: Are you studying? You cannot study here. ( There were students, {I'm not a student, too old to even look like one} obviously studying in the place. )
Me: I just want to have coffee.
Service Staff: You cannot study here.
Me (annoyed): I just want a cup of coffee. Can I drink coffee here?
Service Staff: You cannot study here, ok.
Me: (Walks back to table, describes unhappy experience to partner, who was also unhappy and we left the establishment)
"Is this acceptable practice? I was so annoyed!
"Disclaimer: It was something like that, not the exact words of course but to that extent."
http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/viewContent.jsp?id=39687
