[Vietnam] Memories of Vietnam

Kindergarten chairs!

On our first evening in Hue last March, the second eatery we visited had precisely these tiny plastic chairs which we eyed rather cautiously. There were 6 of us from Singapore, and all of us were rather hesitant about sitting on them, pretty doubtful that they’ll hold our weight.

One of my friends decided to take a chance and sat down on one. There was this loud CRACK as the entire chair just broke apart, splaying its legs in 4 different directions!! The rest of us were aghast! The shocked Vietnamese diners from the other tables all stared in our direction as my friend half-rolled, half clambered to quickly pick himself up.

The owner of the eatery then suggested that each of us stack 2 chairs together for added strength. I stacked 3 for myself - I’m 187cm and 118 kg/255 pounds - not taking any chances! :joy:

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