Restaurant in China faces backlash for using academic labels in pricing system

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A restaurant in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, China, is facing backlash for its unique pricing system. Instead of using numbers, it labels dishes with academic levels, ranging from "kindergarten" for 10 yuan to "PhD" for 29 yuan. Critics argue that this pricing method promotes educational discrimination, potentially offending those with lower academic achievements. The restaurant specializes in Cantonese cuisine and has not disclosed its name. The menu categorizes dishes based on price, with lower-cost items associated with lower educational levels and higher prices linked to advanced degrees. This unconventional approach has drawn significant attention and criticism.


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