On October 24, it was reported that China tourists went to a coffee shop in South Korea. After learning that she was China, they kicked them out directly and said that they would not accept China people. They even posted a sticker at the door of the store that they would not entertain China customers. Seeing that the matter had become a big deal, the coffee shop owner disagreed and still said firmly: We are sorry, but we just don't accept China customers!
On October 22, a long-lived Chinese netizen in South Korea posted an explosive post, Seoul's St. Water Commercial Circle's Red Coffee Shop, which was once recommended by China's blogger, did in overseas social accounts clearly boldly write "We do not welcome Chinese people."
The news immediately caused widespread attention and discussion.
The netizen posted said that he had long heard that this store was very popular and specially asked a friend to check in on October 22.
After entering the store, he and his friends ordered in Chinese, and the store owner immediately came to ask for nationality, and after knowing that they were Chinese, directly asked them to leave, not even an opportunity to explain.
Several people looked stunned, angry and helpless, and wanted to find the shopkeeper's theory, asking to explain at least the rules of refusing customers in advance.
Unexpectedly, instead of apologizing, the shop owner also wrote a rejection statement directly on his social account.
As the incident fermented, the reporter found that the overseas social account profile of this coffee shop said in English: "We are sorry, we don't accept Chinese customers", and the attitude was very direct.
What makes people even more angry is that in the face of netizens 'doubts, the boss responded firmly: "Although it is regrettable from a human perspective, this is me", with a completely "I am like this, what can you do to me" attitude.
After the incident was exposed, more people who had encountered similar situations in this store came forward.
The netizen said that she had been to this store before and was inexplicably driven away. Afterwards, she learned that it was because "Chinese people didn't receive it" and bluntly said that it was the first time she had encountered such a thing in her life for so long.
These experiences have made many people angry. Customers obey the rules, are polite, and are treated differently based on their nationality alone. This is naked discrimination.
Chinese and Korean netizens exploded.
Students in China said: “For the first time in many years I have lived in Korea, I have seen such open discrimination.”
Korean netizens also spit out: "Lost the face of the service industry", thinking that this kind of behavior will destroy the impression of foreign tourists on South Korea.
Netizens who understand the law pointed out that the boss's constant "freedom of operation" does not make sense at all.
His behavior may violate the provisions of the South Korean Fairtrade Commission Law "forbidding unjustified discrimination against customers", and once the complaint is verified, he will not only be fined, but also be corrected for a time limit.
What's even more ironic is that the Shengshui business district where this store is located, like Myeongdong, is supported by the consumption of Chinese tourists. In 2024, Chinese tourists to South Korea have recovered to 70% of their pre-epidemic levels, which can be said to be an important source of tourists for the local tourism industry.
The boss acts like this, just smashing his dish.
Under pressure, the situation quickly reversed.
During a reporter's query on October 24, it was found that the coffee shop's social accounts had restricted commentary.
Some netizens visited the spot and found that the instructions for rejecting customers in the store profile were quietly deleted, and there were many fewer people in the store. The originally busy online celebrity store became deserted.
Not only did China tourists lightning, but even some South Korean customers also said they could not accept this discrimination and would not come again.
In fact, anyone who has been to Korea knows that most businesses are very enthusiastic about Chinese tourists. It is common for menus to have Chinese and clerks to speak Chinese.
There are only a very few people like this store owner who uses the so-called "bad experience" as an excuse to engage in nationality discrimination.
The boss's phrase, "This is me," appeared to be hard, and actually exposed his short-sightedness.
Freedom of business is never an excuse for discrimination, and respect for every customer is the foundation of a long-term business.
In the context of globalization, holding on to nationality prejudice will only be taught by the market.
This glass of bitter wine made by arrogance can only be swallowed by himself in the end.
What do you think about this?
Source: Dimensional News
On October 22, a long-lived Chinese netizen in South Korea posted an explosive post, Seoul's St. Water Commercial Circle's Red Coffee Shop, which was once recommended by China's blogger, did in overseas social accounts clearly boldly write "We do not welcome Chinese people."
The news immediately caused widespread attention and discussion.
The netizen posted said that he had long heard that this store was very popular and specially asked a friend to check in on October 22.
After entering the store, he and his friends ordered in Chinese, and the store owner immediately came to ask for nationality, and after knowing that they were Chinese, directly asked them to leave, not even an opportunity to explain.
Several people looked stunned, angry and helpless, and wanted to find the shopkeeper's theory, asking to explain at least the rules of refusing customers in advance.
Unexpectedly, instead of apologizing, the shop owner also wrote a rejection statement directly on his social account.
As the incident fermented, the reporter found that the overseas social account profile of this coffee shop said in English: "We are sorry, we don't accept Chinese customers", and the attitude was very direct.
What makes people even more angry is that in the face of netizens 'doubts, the boss responded firmly: "Although it is regrettable from a human perspective, this is me", with a completely "I am like this, what can you do to me" attitude.
After the incident was exposed, more people who had encountered similar situations in this store came forward.
The netizen said that she had been to this store before and was inexplicably driven away. Afterwards, she learned that it was because "Chinese people didn't receive it" and bluntly said that it was the first time she had encountered such a thing in her life for so long.
These experiences have made many people angry. Customers obey the rules, are polite, and are treated differently based on their nationality alone. This is naked discrimination.
Chinese and Korean netizens exploded.
Students in China said: “For the first time in many years I have lived in Korea, I have seen such open discrimination.”
Korean netizens also spit out: "Lost the face of the service industry", thinking that this kind of behavior will destroy the impression of foreign tourists on South Korea.
Netizens who understand the law pointed out that the boss's constant "freedom of operation" does not make sense at all.
His behavior may violate the provisions of the South Korean Fairtrade Commission Law "forbidding unjustified discrimination against customers", and once the complaint is verified, he will not only be fined, but also be corrected for a time limit.
What's even more ironic is that the Shengshui business district where this store is located, like Myeongdong, is supported by the consumption of Chinese tourists. In 2024, Chinese tourists to South Korea have recovered to 70% of their pre-epidemic levels, which can be said to be an important source of tourists for the local tourism industry.
The boss acts like this, just smashing his dish.
Under pressure, the situation quickly reversed.
During a reporter's query on October 24, it was found that the coffee shop's social accounts had restricted commentary.
Some netizens visited the spot and found that the instructions for rejecting customers in the store profile were quietly deleted, and there were many fewer people in the store. The originally busy online celebrity store became deserted.
Not only did China tourists lightning, but even some South Korean customers also said they could not accept this discrimination and would not come again.
In fact, anyone who has been to Korea knows that most businesses are very enthusiastic about Chinese tourists. It is common for menus to have Chinese and clerks to speak Chinese.
There are only a very few people like this store owner who uses the so-called "bad experience" as an excuse to engage in nationality discrimination.
The boss's phrase, "This is me," appeared to be hard, and actually exposed his short-sightedness.
Freedom of business is never an excuse for discrimination, and respect for every customer is the foundation of a long-term business.
In the context of globalization, holding on to nationality prejudice will only be taught by the market.
This glass of bitter wine made by arrogance can only be swallowed by himself in the end.
What do you think about this?
Source: Dimensional News