‘Too vulgar’: waiter’s hip-twist intimate dance with woman customer sparks criticism of well-known hotpot chain in China
- Waiter was performing a traditional folk dance that has gone viral
- Provocative movements can create ‘discomfort’ among customers
A famous hotpot restaurant chain in China has faced censure after a waiter in one of its outlets performed what has been described as a “vulgar” dance with a female customer.
A video clip of the routine, which was performed in a Haidilao outlet in Liaoning province in northeastern China, has gone viral, with many people criticising as “too vulgar”.
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Hotpot chain faces criticism over waiter’s ‘inappropriate’ dance
On November 28, a representative of the restaurant chain said employees are encouraged to provide a personalised service, but in doing so they should not make customers feel uncomfortable.
The waiter was performing a version of the Ke Mu San dance, or “subject three” in English, which can be performed solo or in groups.
It involves significant hip movement which creates a perception of grinding if performed with another person.
