Buffets can often be chaotic, with diners rushing to pile their plates high. But for one Indonesian woman, stepping into a Malaysian buffet was a completely different experience.

A Calm and Orderly Scene

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Pengalaman pribadi aja ni,waktu pulang ke Indonesia,sekelas JW merriott aja breakfast buffet nya habis gk d refill.bener2 speechless ya uda deh mungkin waktu itu kita lagi apes aja x ya.rusuh gk tau antrian main potong2 aja ngambil food nya

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In a video she shared online, she showed a neatly arranged buffet where diners patiently waited their turn. Unlike her experiences in Indonesia, where people often rushed, cut lines, and hoarded food, Malaysians approached buffets with patience and order.

She captioned the video: "If you don't live in Malaysia, you wouldn't know that people here don't fight for food at buffets."

A Cultural Contrast

She recalled how, at a buffet in Indonesia, guests would scramble for food, sometimes taking more than they could finish. Some even packed extra portions to take home, despite hotel rules against it.

Indonesian netizens agreed, admitting that this behavior was common. One commenter, who moved to Malaysia, shared that she had naturally adopted the local etiquette waiting in line, taking only what she needed, and feeling guilty if she overfilled her plate.

A Change in Perspective

The experience left the woman reflecting on her own habits. More than just a meal, it was a lesson in self-awareness, respect, and the way different cultures approach food.