[Huh?] – Seat taken!

In Singapore, hawker centers are a common place where to eat lunch. It is not uncommon that it is crowded at peak hour. It is known, accepted and respected to leave, either on the table or the seat, a packet of tissues, business card or any small token to mark the place as occupied while you go get your food. A simple and effective method. So whenever you come and visit make sure to follow the implicit rules of hawker etiquette!