Singapore Restaurant Calls Out Diner For Washing Hands Over Table, Causing Mess & Water Puddle
The owner revealed that it was the first time she had encountered something like this in her 10 years working in the food and beverage industry.
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A Halal Chinese restaurant in Singapore has called out a diner for poor etiquette after he was caught on camera splashing bottled water all over the floor to wash his hands, completely ignoring a wash basin located behind him
In the CCTV footage shared by the restaurant, DK Signatures by Deanna's Kitchen, the man, seated opposite a female companion, is seen preparing to dig into a tray of food.
However, instead of stepping over to the sink, he uncaps a plastic bottle and pours water straight over his hands, letting the runoff splash onto the floor.
He then casually flicks off the excess water and dries his hands before slipping on disposable plastic gloves, all while his dining partner sits unfazed beside him.
Moments later, a staff member is seen walking over with a mop, quietly cleaning up the puddle right next to the table.
"Please don't wash your hands at the table"
Taking to Instagram, Deanna's Kitchen owners Muhamad Asri Ramli and Denise Deanna Chew reminded patrons that proper washing facilities are readily accessible, with a basin near the entrance and restrooms at the back, both fully stocked with soap and paper towels.
While acknowledging that hands-on dishes like seafood and prawn noodles can get messy, the management stressed that diners should use the designated sinks rather than "improvising at their seats".
"Please, don't wash your hands at the dining table and let the water drip all over the floor," the restaurant owners wrote.
"Apart from being unhygienic, the wet floor is also a slipping hazard for our customers and staff. And at the end of the day, my guys are the ones who have to clean up the mess."
They also urged customers to show basic empathy for frontline workers, who are ultimately the ones left to clean up the mess.
As the clip racked up over 2 million views and commenters began speculating about the pair's background, the eatery posted a follow-up the next day to clear the air
Owner Deanna clarified that the couple were local Singaporeans and urged netizens to stop the xenophobic speculation, emphasising that "bad dining etiquette has nothing to do with race or nationality."
Addressing questions about why its staff did not approach the diners during the incident, owner Deanna explained that she and her husband were not at the restaurant when it happened and only found out about it afterwards.
She added that the restaurant staff are trained to provide good service while avoiding confrontations with customers.
"In this particular situation, I think they were genuinely at a loss as to what to do," she said.
Deanna also revealed that it was the first time she had encountered something like this in her 10 years working in the food and beverage industry.
She stressed that the video was shared as a reminder about basic dining etiquette and consideration for others, rather than an attempt to shame the couple or spark discussions about race and nationality.
