Buffets are just one example of ‘kiasuism’ where people try and load up their plates as much as they can to get their money’s worth
Being “Kiasu” is not exactly unique to Singapore. As is often said in the British context, half the problems in the NHS are due to the fact that people come into hospital for the most minor of ailments because – it’s free. However, I guess because Singapore is small, this phenomenon has become particularly intense.
Buffets are another good place to view Kiasuism in action. You get people who load up their plates because, well, its important to get as much as you can for what you paid. Unfortunately, this also leads to food wastage and one stage, buffets had to put up signs informing customers that they would charge for food wastage.
It took him nearly an hour before he could get to his food. I actually told one of the perspective investors that they could simply “hire” the accountant and get all the advice she wanted. She glared at me and said “I intend too but I need to absorb as much as I can,” before limping away in indignation. The accountant shrugged and admitted that it is difficult to know where to draw the line.
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