If when ordering fried kway teow, you have specifically told the boss not to add bean sprouts, but the boss forgets to add it anyway, the customer will definitely be angry.
As per a report published in Shin Min Daily News, a Singaporean hawker has implemented a policy to charge customers an additional SGD 50 (roughly RM1.72) if they order “char kway teow without bean sprouts” in an attempt to streamline and save time.
This vendor set up shop in the Fajar Shopping Center’s food court, offering fried rice noodles, oyster omelets, and cabbage cakes. In addition, she added a sign to the stall stating that she preferred stir-fried pure noodles over bean sprouts. , without bean sprouts, or fried pure Kuey Teow, there will be an extra fee of SGD 50 sen (roughly RM1.72).
In this regard, Ms. Wu, the 50-year-old owner of the stall, noted in an interview that she served the fried rice noodles with bean sprouts because it was more convenient for her.
“We put up notices when we opened, not to make an extra 50 cents, but to facilitate ourselves. Our stall has three pots and can fry 4-5 portions at a time. However, if a diner doesn’t want the bean sprouts, we have to fry another portion for them, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. “
She also mentioned her 20 years of experience selling char kway teow. She moved to this new stall two months ago, having previously done business elsewhere.
A customer who wanted to purchase three packs of “char kuey teow” instead requested pure noodles, pure kuey teow, and pure rice noodles, according to her experience. She had to fry them three times specifically for this customer as a result.
In this regard, two additional people’s opinions were gathered later by a reporter from Shin Min Daily News, and none of the diners appeared to be unhappy with this method.
A thirty-two-year-old woman dining with us said she could understand the stall owner’s strategy. She would order regular fried rice noodles despite not eating bean sprouts. “I refuse to pay an additional 50 cents for fried rice noodles devoid of bean sprouts. I’m able to choose my own bean sprouts.
An additional 70-year-old man thought the price had been prominently displayed outside the business, saying, “Just pay extra if you don’t want bean sprouts.” Those who are unable to accept it may decide not to eat it.” Picking out the bean sprouts won’t kill you, but being lazy will cost you money. So if you are picky about food, just pay the price
