Seat Taken. Bless you!
After waiting in a long lunch line and finally getting your food, the most difficult problem in life is figuring out where to sit. If this happens to you while in Singapore, bring a packet of tissue of some kind, as this will be your seat saver as you go to buy your lunch. Taking ownership of an empty seat by placing tissues on the table is common in Singapore (it even has a name, Chop-ing). Some think it’s impolite, while others think it’s reasonable, given that you only have 30 minutes for lunch.
Seat Taken. Bless You!
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