Kopitiam Bill in Miri Features New Year Greetings
Gong Xi Fa Cai Appears on Receipt, Leaving Netizens Confused. 恭喜发财，万事如意，新年快乐
Recently, a social media user shared a photo of a receipt with an unexpected surprise—one of the charge descriptions was labeled Gong Xi Fa Cai, a traditional Chinese New Year greeting meaning wishing you prosperity. This unusual detail quickly caught the attention of netizens, sparking curiosity about what this charge was for.
The post quickly went viral, attracting numerous comments and speculations. Some netizens guessed it could be a New Year service charge. Others quipped that it was a creative way to charge customers, at least they bless you while taking your money. Some even speculated that it might be a complimentary blessing for spending above a certain amount. One commenter humorously added that they hoped the person receiving this money would really get rich.
Although the exact reason behind the charge remains unclear, some suggested it could be a special seasonal service fee implemented by the business or simply an input error in the billing system. Regardless of the explanation, this unexpected extra charge added a touch of humor to the festive season. Many netizens joked that if they could get a refund for the Gong Xi Fa Cai charge, they would be even happier.
In the post, the user mentioned that while reviewing the receipt, they noticed an additional charge with the remark Gong Xi Fa Cai, which left them puzzled. Jokingly, they wondered if this meant people now had to pay for New Year blessings.
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