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A Singaporean influencer claimed she rejected a man because he suggested going to a hawker centre for their first date, sparking a debate about dating standards online.

The woman, who has 38,000 followers on a social media platform, posted a screenshot of her conversation with the man, in which he proposed they meet at Lau Pa Sat, an open-air complex featuring affordable food vendors commonly found in Singapore.

The woman, identified by her username @naomiblackk, expressed her offence in their online exchange, stating: “Anyone who invites me to Lau Pa Sat for a first date is getting cancelled. It’s just plain rude.”

She emphasised that the choice of venue is unacceptable regardless of the man’s looks.