Think before you dial

First there was pizza delivery. Then, we have fast food delivery. Now when hunger strikes, you can even have sushi or a host of local favourites delivered to you. Simply SMS Express Delivery and food will appear at your doorstep. At home, kids have their glass of water delivered to them by the domestic maid.

Singaporeans are too spoilt. Most of them don’t cook. There are food centres everywhere you turn. Even in the remotest area that I live, there is a food village less than 3 km away.

Granted if you are hungry but busy, please go ahead and dial. I suspect most people are just lazy. And not even hungry. I notice a big change in the staff mix at fast food restaurants. The number of delivery guys at McDonalds far outweighs the kitchen staff. You see them in their bright red shirt and helmet hanging around waiting for the next delivery. These guys often risk their lives sending you that Big Mac to satisfy your cravings, especially on a cold stormy night.

When the food doesn’t arrive within the promised 30 minutes, you yell into the phone or threaten to cancel the order. The poor chap weaves in and out of traffic to serve you. Will you know if they've skidded and fell? No! The restaurant sends another one out immediately to pacify you.

Spare a thought. If you really must eat at 2am in the morning, please think before you dial.