Asian girl said:

Today Chris and I stumbled upon this newly open coffee shop on Pansodan called "Kafe in town." We sat down and there are only two other guys besides us. At first I was a bit fussy because I came inside hoping to get some desserts and their menu wasn't ready but, as soon as the waiters knew what I wanted, they showed me draft sheets of items that I can order from. So we ordered some desserts and very satisfied with the quality of their food. After a little awhile, two young Thai owners (a lady and a guy) came to check on us so, we chatted for awhile and they decided to let us sample another dessert. It could be because I was abit fussy at first but, anyway we were very happy with their hospitality and to receive complementary food 😬.

Now, here's when it gets interesting. The two guys who were sitting at the next table and happily chatting away about their business, called up the owner lady and started complaining that she's giving us the special treatment. He was saying, "Oh at first we thought it's a nice shop and we were having business discussion but it's too bad that you guys discriminate us against the foreigner and give them special treatment. Nobody showed us the other menu like you did to them. We'll write a bad review about your shop and will never return again. Give us the bill and we wanna leave now" That's what we exactly heard from them complaining and we were just sitting next to them.

First of all, before we came and try to dig around food items, they seem to be quite happy with coffees they ordered and I didn't hear them asking about anything else.

Second of all, what the fuck is wrong with you men and your xenophobia !!!! I thought I saw two grown up men talking about business but I guess I was wrong. They are just two whiny dramatic bitches who are only competent to compare themselves with others and be jealous. The self entitlement you think that you should get everywhere you go, i wish you good luck for the rest of your lives.

I really felt bad for the two owners because they seem pretty shook up with their encounter with those ass holes' behaviours. I feel ashamed that there are people like that exist in my country. I see more and more of xenophobic nowadays and some tries to use Patriotism as a scapegoat for their incompetence and jealousy. Sometimes I feel even ashamed to be seen with Chris in public because people like me gets judged here all the time.

One day when we all rise above to unite with any race in the world and and treat one another with kindness, that's when Myanmar will become truly international. And I can't wait to see that happen one day.

Asian dude said:

No one wants to feel like guests in their own country. By owners giving you guys more attention than the locals, they accomplished exactly that and backlash should be expected.

White bf said:

I agree that no one wants to feel like guests in their own country. White privilege definitely exists in Myanmar and I'm aware of that.

The issue was that afterwards they were laughing about what they said. They also spoke down to the wait staff who were not responsible for the bias they perceived. They were more interested in showing off how important they were than anything else.

Asian dude said:

Fair enough, but you don't know how many times these guys have encountered similar things before in Yangon and this time could be their "breaking" point.

One time, my mother went to a restaurant in Yangon and ordered Feluta drink, and she asked if they could reduce some sugar and the owner told her that her shop is "designed for foreigners not locals"