That was the question posed by STOMPer B2ST when she encountered a teenage waitress at the Manhattan Fish Market outlet in Pasir Ris.

She recounted the incident in an email to STOMP:

“I had just visited The Manhattan Fish Market located at Whitesands yesterday (Jan 14).

“This was what exactly happened.

“As I was having a serious conversation with my friend, this teenage waitress came over to cut in our conversation.

“I wasn't sure what she was trying to say (well, she was actually asking if she could clear my empty soup bowl. which I only realised after she made fun of me to her colleagues) and I nodded my head saying, ‘it’s alright, later later.’

“A few seconds later, another waitress came with her hands stretching out reaching for my soup bowl saying, ‘is it ok if I clear your soup bowl?’ I then agreed of course! I can clearly hear what she was saying!

“And so, the previous waitress started whining about me not allowing her to clear my soup bowl.

“She even acted out me nodding my head with sarcasm. This is really rude.

“As I was about to leave the restaurant, she threw me a black face with attitude.

“I mean, what is this? Customers are always right, if you loved to show your attitude, I did rather you not working as a waitress to infuriate customers and ruin the name of Manhattan Fish Market.

“Is she too immature to serve customers? Should there be an age limit for jobs recruitment in restaurants?

“Should the restaurant manager guide teenagers along?”