I know I made this blog as a venue for happy thoughts and positive vibes, and as much as I want to keep it from all the negatives, I just can't help but publish this post. So please forgive me for this rant...
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We got to the restaurant, I went to the registration area and signed right across my name and blog url, and then we went in. We were already inside when a lady (one of the organizers, different from the one in the registration, who didn't introduce herself and which name I forgot to ask) called my attention and asked me if I've already registered. So I went back to the entrance where the registration sheet was located and pointed to my signature. Then the unexpected thing happened.
She called my mom and asked her to just wait outside as the event is supposedly per invite only. Hearing this of course made my blood rush to my head! But I still kept my composure and just politely relayed that I was told by Marge Serrano (she's the one who sent the invite) that companions are allowed. The lady then said that the client (referring to Chef's Noodle) informed them that it's a per invite only event and that Marge was not informed about it. There was already a commotion and I knew that my mom already felt humiliated for being sent out from the venue, so she just told me to get in and that they'll just wait for me outside. I still went in trying to keep my cool and convincing myself to just stay at the event, but I just can't stand how we were treated, how they made my mom feel humiliated, so I just went out without hesitation.
Every time I get an invite for an event, having been raised with good values and of course as a sign of respect, I would always ask if I may bring along a companion and would inquire on how much I would have to pay, if any, and then I'll confirm if I would come. This has always been my practice ever since. And in all the events that I've been to, I always came with my boyfriend, sometimes with my sister, and there was even a time when I was allowed to bring my whole family.
I am just really disappointed with what happened today. Had I been told that companions are not allowed, I would have definitely not brought anyone with me. It's just far different from the events that I've been to. It was the first time that I encountered such rudeness. I've been to different events already and I'm always being treated nicely, VIP treatment even.
Just this evening I got a text message from Marge saying that she'll be sending the press kit that I'll have to make a write up about. I sent her a message earlier relaying how disappointed I was, but apparently it didn't get to her, so I sent it to her once again just this evening. Her replies were somehow misleading. Very different from what she confirmed in our email exchanges. So I told her what transpired during the event. She was apologetic and she even offered something to make it up to me, but I definitely refused. The damage has been done. I don't think they can take back the humiliation that my mom felt.
I still want to believe that the management of Chef's Noodle is totally out of the picture, that they may not really be aware of everything, and that it's the events coordinators' fault, but their name is already dragged here as it still happened on their launch. I don't want to sound too proud but they should know that I am doing them a favor and not the other way around. But then again I still want to give Chef's Noodle the benefit of the doubt.
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I got another email invite for an opening of a Korean restaurant in Robinsons Magnolia. And because everything was confirmed, that I'm allowed to bring companions with me, together with my mom and baby brother, we headed to Robinsons Magnolia earlier today for the opening of Chef's Noodle.
Photo taken from HEREWe got to the restaurant, I went to the registration area and signed right across my name and blog url, and then we went in. We were already inside when a lady (one of the organizers, different from the one in the registration, who didn't introduce herself and which name I forgot to ask) called my attention and asked me if I've already registered. So I went back to the entrance where the registration sheet was located and pointed to my signature. Then the unexpected thing happened.
She called my mom and asked her to just wait outside as the event is supposedly per invite only. Hearing this of course made my blood rush to my head! But I still kept my composure and just politely relayed that I was told by Marge Serrano (she's the one who sent the invite) that companions are allowed. The lady then said that the client (referring to Chef's Noodle) informed them that it's a per invite only event and that Marge was not informed about it. There was already a commotion and I knew that my mom already felt humiliated for being sent out from the venue, so she just told me to get in and that they'll just wait for me outside. I still went in trying to keep my cool and convincing myself to just stay at the event, but I just can't stand how we were treated, how they made my mom feel humiliated, so I just went out without hesitation.
Every time I get an invite for an event, having been raised with good values and of course as a sign of respect, I would always ask if I may bring along a companion and would inquire on how much I would have to pay, if any, and then I'll confirm if I would come. This has always been my practice ever since. And in all the events that I've been to, I always came with my boyfriend, sometimes with my sister, and there was even a time when I was allowed to bring my whole family.
I am just really disappointed with what happened today. Had I been told that companions are not allowed, I would have definitely not brought anyone with me. It's just far different from the events that I've been to. It was the first time that I encountered such rudeness. I've been to different events already and I'm always being treated nicely, VIP treatment even.
Just this evening I got a text message from Marge saying that she'll be sending the press kit that I'll have to make a write up about. I sent her a message earlier relaying how disappointed I was, but apparently it didn't get to her, so I sent it to her once again just this evening. Her replies were somehow misleading. Very different from what she confirmed in our email exchanges. So I told her what transpired during the event. She was apologetic and she even offered something to make it up to me, but I definitely refused. The damage has been done. I don't think they can take back the humiliation that my mom felt.
I still want to believe that the management of Chef's Noodle is totally out of the picture, that they may not really be aware of everything, and that it's the events coordinators' fault, but their name is already dragged here as it still happened on their launch. I don't want to sound too proud but they should know that I am doing them a favor and not the other way around. But then again I still want to give Chef's Noodle the benefit of the doubt.
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