A TikToker recently found herself under fire after asking the public to eat at home if they can’t tolerate noisy children. She has since apologised but also urged restaurant operators to inform her if they’re not letting a family with children into their premise.
While some F&B operators may tend to do that, a cafe owner in Shah Alam has never thought of doing the same. In fact, if your children get upset and start to cry, the cafe owner will try to calm them down by giving away Pooh-shaped bread and Sausage Bunnies, which are sold at RM2 each.
“We do so in hopes that the children can calm down”
In an Instagram story uploaded on Wednesday night (February 22), the cafe, Zalynz Oven, sometimes known as Pink Cafe for its pinkish and floral designs responded to the TikToker’s statement and assure its customers that everyone is welcome to the cafe, even if your children, who might “make some noise” tag along.
Does it usually work?
Speaking to WORLD OF BUZZ, Zalina, the owner of Zalynz Oven said that her trick doesn’t always work, and when the free and adorable pastries cannot calm the children down, that’s when the parents will take them out.
“Sometimes, they’ll play with the pink Vespa motorcycle that I placed outside the cafe for decoration.”
She also said that the idea of giving free buns to calm the children down is not something new as she has been practising this since the opening of the cafe back in July 2020.
“I know the idea works on some children, and I’m speaking from the experience as a mother who had to take care of a hyper child 29 years back,” Zalina laughed.
When asked about her comment on the recent viral TikToker issue, Zalina told WORLD OF BUZZ that every parent is responsible for comforting their upset children while dining out.
“As parents, we don’t want to disrupt other customers and ruin the peaceful vibes. If your child is still crying, you can bring them out and try to calm them down first.”
Zalina, who runs the cafe with one of her daughters added that parents can take turns with each other when it comes to the duty of comforting an upset child. That’s because the parents need to eat too. She pointed out that sometimes, curiosity causes some people to stare at the crying children as they want to know what had upset them.
She then highlighted that the parents are obligated to be responsible and alert.
“They have to be alert and responsible when bringing their children out to the public.”
It’s not easy to run a business and keep the customers happy, and despite so, Zalina is still doing her best to keep customers of all ages happy when they dine in at her place. Fellow F&B operators, what would you do if you have the time and opportunity to calm a crying child?
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