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A woman who cleans tables at a food court in Singapore’s city centre is appealing for diners to be more considerate while sharing the demands of her job.
The Stomper, who is in her late 40s, said she has been working as a table-top cleaner at various F&B establishments — including coffee shops and hawker centres — for the past three years.
She has been in her current role at a food court for around five months, but declined to share the exact branch for fear of repercussions.
The Stomper highlighted various inconsiderate behaviours she has noticed on the job, which she said adds to her workload. According to her, the majority of offenders appear to be tourists who are unaware of Singapore’s Clean Tables Campaign.
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“Although customers are required to return their trays after eating, I still encounter many tourists who simply finish their meals and leave without clearing their tables, especially those dining in large groups,” she told Stomp on July 1.
“This creates a heavy workload for the cleaning staff and leaves tables occupied with dirty trays, making it difficult for the next customers to find a clean table.”
Cleaner complains about big groups, noisy diners — and grilled fish
And while diners seem to love grilled fish, she feels the opposite.
“I don’t mind that they leave the small metal stove on the table, as I can collect it using my trolley,” the Stomper said. However, she expressed frustration over diners leaving their cutlery on the table.
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