Restaurants ban on solo diners sparks debate online in Korea

A handwritten sign at a Korean restaurant declaring that it will not serve solo diners has stirred heated debate online, with most commenters criticizing the policy but some arguing that business owners have the right to set their own rules. The controversy began on Monday when a social media user posted a photo of the sign on Threads, saying, “I turned around after seeing this at the entrance.” The notice listed four “options” for customers eating alone: “1. Pay for two servings, 2. Eat two servings, 3. Call a friend, 4. Come back with your wife next time.” A speech bubble beneath the list read, “We don’t sell loneliness. Please don’t come alone.” The tone made it clear that solo diners were not welcome. Most online users reacted negatively. Comments included, “The owner’s mindset seems outdated” and “The owner probably thinks this is funny.” Other users, however, defended the restaurant, saying, “People accepted cafés banning Chinese customers, but draw the line at banning solo diners? That’s contradictory” and “If the owner is willing to take the

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