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     CommentAuthorpicky gourmet (CommentTimeFeb 19th 2008)

    
   probably you JW =P
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     CommentAuthorladyironchef (CommentTimeFeb 19th 2008 edited)

    
   hahaha. its like a old habit already? especially in the office areas during lunch.
   
   using of tissue seems so weird, at least one person stay there while the rest go and get their food
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     CommentAuthorJon Wan (CommentTimeFeb 19th 2008)

    
   PG..i lunch alone lah :(
   
   i started this thread remember?!
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     CommentAuthorPANERAI (CommentTimeFeb 22nd 2008)

    
   If I leave my fart there...no one will take that seat....even the entire table ! : )
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     CommentAuthorHeavenly Cod (CommentTimeFeb 22nd 2008)

    

   Posted By: ladyironchefhahaha. its like a old habit already? especially in the office areas during lunch. using of tissue seems so weird, at least one person stay there while the rest go and get their food

   
   ya it seems so aunty!
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     CommentAuthorBearytedd (CommentTimeFeb 23rd 2008)

    
   Actually, wat's the difference between leaving a person to chop a seat and a tissue huh? I dun understand why u guys are so negative abt using tissue to chop lor... Imagine you are alone, who's gonna chop seat for you huh? Split urself up meh? And it's silly to walk ard the place with a bowl of food, looking for seats.
   
   And hor even if eating in a group, the person left behind to chop seat oso very poor thing mah..
   
   Ha, I support tissue policy! =p
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     CommentAuthorJon Wan (CommentTimeFeb 23rd 2008)

    
   i say it deprives the singles like me a seat...this chop-ping thing :(
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     CommentAuthorBearytedd (CommentTimeFeb 23rd 2008)

    
   aiya, then u oso put tissue lor... cant be everywhere oso got tissue paper de mah... =p
   
   The question is, if you are there early, then you see an empty table. You mean you wont chop the seat with sth first ar? What if after u queue finish for your food, then the table taken by somebody leh and there's no other empty tables le? I'm thinking from the viewpoint of ppl dining alone bah. So actually, it doesnt deprive you a seat, just that you got to be earlier to spot an empty seat first lor! Keke..
   
   And of coz, I totally agree with sharing of tables, esp during peak lunch hour. It is definitely ridiculous if 1 person is taking up a table of four, and refusing to share with strangers. So far, i think ppl are still willing to share bah, just got to ask lor.
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     CommentAuthorJon Wan (CommentTimeFeb 23rd 2008)

    
   hmm...i will try
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      CommentAuthorice (CommentTimeFeb 23rd 2008)

     
    ppl check this out man. chopping with tissue is an understatement.
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      CommentAuthorJon Wan (CommentTimeFeb 23rd 2008)

     
    bummer
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      CommentAuthorSCdreamer (CommentTimeFeb 24th 2008)

     
    NO to tissue chopping...its KS!!!
    
    I can understand if u r a single person n place ur heavy bag on the chair, n if there's no tissue chopping there's no worries abt getting a sit later aft I purchase my food.
    
    placing tissue on table is rude and selfish, it deprives others who are ready to eat a space, which delay the eating process...which in turn limit the number of seats available..the turn over will be slow...
    
    for group (2 n more ppl), one person wait at table while the rest go get their food... thats understandable as its difficult to get table for group. its also couteous to inform others that u have a group and the seats are taken.
    
    DOWN with KS inconsiderate behaviour.
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      CommentAuthormacadamia^n (CommentTimeFeb 24th 2008)

     
    i agree sc..i alwez put a bag down at my seat if im alone..and keep my eye on the bag if im purchasing my food...tho usually if im alone i alwez takeaway the food over eating alone..sumtymz even if wer in a group..same thing..juz put the bag there and take important belongings..or ill just purchase the food item for my fren
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      CommentAuthorBlues Almighty (CommentTimeFeb 25th 2008)

     
    haha if you put tissue at the place, i cant be sure that it is taken and i won't sit there. if you put a bag, it is more likely that someone is chopping the seat and not accidentally left it behind. so i guess if you leave a tissue to chop place, dun get mad if people take your seat!
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      CommentAuthorAleus (CommentTimeFeb 25th 2008)

     
    but bags might get stolen...losing a bag even without important stuff just for lunch doesnt seem worth it.....but using the tissue option seems very popular esp in cbd area.
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      CommentAuthorSCdreamer (CommentTimeFeb 25th 2008)

     
    bags r only put near the stall that i'm buying from...
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      CommentAuthorice (CommentTimeFeb 25th 2008)

     
    maybe the govt should declare the use of chopping materials like the wooden token thingy shokudo is using. lol.
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      CommentAuthormacadamia^n (CommentTimeFeb 25th 2008)

     
    i did say "put a bag down at my seat if im alone..and keep my eye on the bag if im purchasing my food"
    
    u know what they should to...know those lights at the top of parkin spaces @ shoppin centers...make it sumthin coin or cashcard friendly. maybe deposit 20 cents and recieve a ticket with the number of the table and the light will turn red..no1 can sit there and if they do..simply show the number and they have to go byebye..just a rough idea..haha..soundds nuts

    SCdreamer, crunchychoconut
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      CommentAuthorSCdreamer (CommentTimeFeb 25th 2008)

     
    hahaha....good one Mn
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      CommentAuthormacadamia^n (CommentTimeFeb 25th 2008)

     
    haha i was pretty much rambling..realised how troublesome its gonna b but honestly i never eat at foodcourts alone...it alwez feels like others are watching n like eyeing me n silently tellin me to go so that they can have my place..i like to juz buy..take it to my office or home..and tuck in in the comfort of my surroundings..
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      CommentAuthorSCdreamer (CommentTimeFeb 25th 2008)

     
    try not to let those "hawks" bother u....be assertive...
    
    n I agree its more comfortable to have take away in the comfort of the office
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      CommentAuthormacadamia^n (CommentTimeFeb 25th 2008)

     
    wahaha..usually i like goin to clarity or sumwhere like coffeebean/ dome..get a salad/sandwic a hot cuppa...take out my book or notes and dive in ignoring all arnd me...most of the time its quieter ther also
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      CommentAuthorSCdreamer (CommentTimeFeb 25th 2008)

     
    i just can't understand how u guys can read or study in cafes eg macs n etc.... poser??? or seriously reading?? (not refering to u MN)
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      CommentAuthormacadamia^n (CommentTimeFeb 25th 2008)

     
    haha..cos i alwez plug in my trusty mp3..can ignore everyone else..i cnt study..cos ill end up doin sumthin else..but read or juz "read" but in fact im zoning out can..cos my house is way to much like a zoo for me to get any peace or quiet
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      CommentAuthorSCdreamer (CommentTimeFeb 25th 2008)

     
    ic ic....
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      CommentAuthorcrunchychoconut (CommentTimeFeb 26th 2008 edited)

     

    Posted By: macadamia naddzi did say "put a bag down at my seat if im alone..and keep my eye on the bag if im purchasing my food"
    
    u know what they should to...know those lights at the top of parkin spaces at shoppin centers...make it sumthin coin or cashcard friendly. maybe deposit 20 cents and recieve a ticket with the number of the table and the light will turn red..no1 can sit there and if they do..simply show the number and they have to go byebye..just a rough idea..haha..soundds nuts

    
    
    macadamia naddz i think ur idea is cool! =) just that it may be expensive and we may hv to pay more for our hawker/coffeeshop/foodcourt food if these things are installed..
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      CommentAuthormacadamia^n (CommentTimeFeb 26th 2008)

     
    haha yeah thats what i thought also..i guess there is no "proper" way to chop seats when alone..its like a survival of the fittest
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      CommentAuthorHeavenly Cod (CommentTimeFeb 27th 2008)

     
    i personally think chopping of seats w tissue paper is v crude..but this is subjective. to me there r better alternatives
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      CommentAuthorJon Wan (CommentTimeFeb 27th 2008)

     
    chop ping with handphones?
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      CommentAuthormacadamia^n (CommentTimeFeb 27th 2008)

     
    haha..chop with hp later the hp go bye bye
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      CommentAuthorcrunchychoconut (CommentTimeFeb 27th 2008)

     
    maybe can set up a booth at the food court renting out tags tt say "reserved". ppl can pay to rent them before they go buy food n use them to chop seats, then return after eating n get refund.
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      CommentAuthorBlues Almighty (CommentTimeFeb 27th 2008)

     
    haha or do like marche! but cant be sure people wun turn it over and take your seat lah.
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      CommentAuthorcrunchychoconut (CommentTimeFeb 27th 2008)

     
    what does marche do? nv been there before..
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      CommentAuthorBlues Almighty (CommentTimeFeb 27th 2008)

     
    they put a sign that you can flip to reserved while you go buy your food (: if its available then the sign will be flipped to available.
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      CommentAuthorDG (CommentTimeFeb 27th 2008)

     
    what if someone flips the sign to "available" and then take your seat?
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      CommentAuthorHeavenly Cod (CommentTimeFeb 27th 2008)

     
    ya tt sounds good
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      CommentAuthorBlues Almighty (CommentTimeFeb 27th 2008)

     
    haha yeah lah/ just like people an take away your tissue, bag, lure your friend away...
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      CommentAuthorChicken Rice Man (CommentTimeFeb 28th 2008)

     
    I bet the guy that sold tissue was the guy that started this whole chopping seat thing. Helps his sales.
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      CommentAuthorPANERAI (CommentTimeFeb 29th 2008)

     
    That's a good one CRM ! : )
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      CommentAuthorcloudgal (CommentTimeFeb 29th 2008)

     
    Noticed that there are a lot of ppl, esp the younger group (no offence here), who like to chop seats with their bags and then disappear to go buy their food. i.e., bags there, ppl not there.
    To me, this is not a v street smart thing to do leh. Find it kinda complacent. Later bags kena stolen how? Wats more nowadays, the bags carried these days are no more those bend-over brand (???). Mostly are crumpler, addias, nike, etc etc...Brands tt catch attn for stealing
    Wat u guys and gals think?
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      CommentAuthormacadamia^n (CommentTimeMar 1st 2008)

     
    erm i usually put my bags there...along with one goon sittin down...but usually when the seats are very near and wer both nutzo hungry n cannot wait for the other we will leave our bags(wic are usually the $15-20 bags frm bugis) n go walk arnd...but we will constantly look out for the bags and once one person decides what to get 1 will go back to the seats n the other will order the food...plus in a highly puclic area i doubt anypne will openly juz walk up n take the bad...
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      CommentAuthorcloudgal (CommentTimeMar 1st 2008)

     
    actually its possible for ppl who jus openly walk up and take the bag....u never know...
    
    i feel, its actually a gd habit to always hv ppl jagaring the bags at least...its a lesson taught from lotsa ppl, esp seasoned travellers...and i hv seen the openly taking of bag scenario overseas...
    
    wats happening overseas, doesnt mean not possible here...
    
    dun forget, population still growing.....aim to reach 6mil u know...and wif the influx of ppl frm all walks of life wif all the upcoming activities...really...u never know...
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      CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeMar 1st 2008)

     
    "chop seat", for those who use their tissue paper to chop... too bad, i take it as they're sponsoring me tissue paper in case my meal gets messy.
    
    cos if ppl can claim that its legitimate to use tissue paper to chop seat, then my answer to them would be:
    
    me: sorry, but i believe u're in my seat
    stranger: sorry, i chop the seat using my tissue paper already
    me: lidat also counted? i dun see your name on the tissue paper
    stranger: yes, its mine & my frens can attest
    me: bollocks to u... and i think u made a mistake....
    stranger: what mistake?
    me: u're sitting on my booger~!~! dont believe can use DNA to test.

    Chicken Rice Man, Hoongy !, PANERAI, Jon Wan
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      CommentAuthorJon Wan (CommentTimeMar 3rd 2008)

     
    canigia's the man!

    caniggia
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      CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeMar 3rd 2008)

     
    lol. no choice.... sgporeans these days becoming more n more cartoon. so i think i need to show those goondooos some color hehehe
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      CommentAuthorShu Yen (CommentTimeMar 5th 2008)

     
    Donch say already.
    Few years back I got this tissue pack...
    
    

    Chicken Rice Man, Hoongy !
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      CommentAuthorDG (CommentTimeMar 5th 2008)

     
    LOL!
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      CommentAuthorcloudgal (CommentTimeMar 5th 2008)

     
    
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      CommentAuthorJon Wan (CommentTimeMar 5th 2008)

     
    power
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      CommentAuthorBlues Almighty (CommentTimeMar 5th 2008)

     
    i have one that says RESERVED. try using that to book space in the car park!