What does it have to do with ramen? HSR Layout, known as a startup hub in Bengaluru, is a bustling neighbourhood filled with young professionals and entrepreneurs. As a prime area for co-working spaces, it's home to several cafes catering to the city's tech-savvy crowd.
I get it if people are waiting for a table, I should and will vacate. I might not order today or tomorrow, but if I keep coming to the same cafe every day, I will eventually order.
The cafe WILL recoup its costs. In fact, I might invite my friends also. The group will eventually order. The post quickly went viral, amassing over two lakh views and sparking a heated debate across the platform.
Responses varied widely, with many questioning the ethics of occupying space in a cafe without making a purchase. One user, Komal, commented, "Brilliant engagement bait. Genuinely impressed.
Very smart. Darshan Ashok expressed his disapproval, saying, "Why would any cafe want to have you while you sit there and not order anything? I will invite my friends. The group will. Order will come eventually. Nayantara Menon Bagla questioned her logic, asking, "Umm, quick questionβare you looking for a cafe or a cyber cafe? Like why would a business that sells food or beverages not expect you to order?
