” Chope! This seat is mine!”
Chope-ing seat is the act of placing an item on empty tables to reserve seats while you go on grab your food. Like the way we order our coffee, chope-ing seat is uniquely Singaporean and this harmless act can sometimes result in disputes or inconvenience for the rest of the patrons.
source: The Independent Singapore
We understand that the action of reserving a seat with a personal item is a common task during lunch time. However, with the rising cost of living and inflation, we wonder if a packet of tissue paper is the most economical way to do so.
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