Guest slams hosts for using disposable plates during festive visits, calling them “lazy” as netizens fire back in a heated online debate.
A single post about disposable tableware during festive visits has unexpectedly sparked a heated debate online, with many netizens weighing in on what they see as a matter of respect, effort and basic hospitality.
The controversy began when a user shared a blunt take on being served food using disposable cups and plates during house visits, a common practice during busy festive seasons.
The post read: “Lazy people will always use disposable cups and plates. If I get something like this when visiting someone’s house during the festive season, I definitely won’t eat it.
“Do they think I’m a cat or something? Even cats eat off glassware!”
The harsh tone struck a nerve, but instead of agreeing, many netizens turned their frustration toward the original poster.
A large number of commenters called out the statement as disrespectful and entitled, arguing that hosts who open their homes during festive seasons like Hari Raya should not be judged for choosing convenience.
Many pointed out that preparing food for large numbers of guests is already exhausting, and using disposable plates helps ease the burden of cleaning, allowing hosts to spend more time entertaining.
Others stressed that guests should be grateful for the invitation and food, regardless of how it is served.
“If you don’t want to eat, that’s your problem—it just makes things easier for the host. I’d suggest you go eat on a banana leaf or something, like a banana leaf concept, or maybe eat out of a shoe for all I care. You’re making too much noise—just eat,” one user called azfarheri commented.
“After eating, are you even going to help the host wash the dishes? It’s already good enough that they invited you!” lulushrek lashed out.
“Do you think people actually have time to wash plates, bowls, glasses and cups during the festive season? There are already so many guests—it’s crazy. Why don’t you just eat at your own house, no need to visit other people’s homes,” bihazack wrote.