FOOD
Would You Share a Table With A Stranger in Hong Kong?
I’m not a fan of it.
I have encountered this a few times in Toronto, but not too often. Most of the time, you’ll come across this situation in Hong Kong.
What do you mean “sharing a table”?
In Hong Kong, everything is about speed and efficiency. It’s not any different in restaurants. People in Hong Kong are very busy and time is money. They can’t afford to sit in a cafe for 2 hours. When they patronize a restaurant, it’s all about going in, eating, and leaving. No dilly-dallying.
If you’ve never been to Hong Kong, you’ll also notice that spaces are very small. That is one of the first things I noticed when I went there! Restaurants in Canada are very spacious, with lots of tables and space in between. Not in Hong Kong. Everything is jammed together and you’re always shoulder to shoulder with people.
When I walked into a restaurant in Hong Kong, I was presented with a question — do you want to share a table? I was taken aback at first because I don’t usually get asked this question back at home. A quick glance around the restaurant gave me the obvious reason for this question. It was completely packed and there were very minimal spots.
