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By Anonymous - 05/05/2025 20:00 - Australia

Today, I was at a restaurant with some friends, trying to be cultured by ordering in French. I confidently said to the waiter, “Je voudrais le poulet, s'il vous plaît.” The waiter stared at me and said, “Sir, this is a Chinese restaurant.” FML

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Monday 5 May 2025 22:59

How the hell do you not know what kind of restaurant you’re in? I’m pretty sure people who go to a Chinese restaurant know full well they’re in a Chinese restaurant. The decor is pretty distinctive.

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