News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Drone waiters to plug Singapore's service staff gap. Parent comment

Re:Drone waiters to plug Singapore's service staff gap by crdoconnor on Thursday February 12, 2015 @01:05AM (#9037652)
>Sure, but our food is $2, not $20

Only in government subsidized, tax exempt food courts. Restaurant prices are not all that different.

>we have completely different restaurant economics from Australia

The difference is mainly caused by higher median wages (a policy choice) and the lack of government support for food courts (again, a policy choice).

>Also, what's wrong with drones?

Intrinsically, nothing. What I have an objection to is publicity stunts and public relations exercises designed to inadvertently foment support around a policy of suppressing wages.

What's wrong with suppressing wages? Ask that kindly 85 year old uncle next time you order your $2 bak kut teh from him if he feels financially comfortable enough to retire.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Drone waiters to plug Singapore's service staff gap by skinnylatte on Friday February 13, 2015 @04:59AM (#9043631)
Nice to see someone pretend he knows all about social issues.

I don't even like that bar, now I'm going to go and have a drink there.

[ Parent | on HN ]