C1 – Advanced
How would you feel if you see a sign outside an establishment saying that the restaurant will only be for people who purchase their food first? An IKEA branch has reportedly posted the same sign outside their coffee shop. Find out more by clicking the link to the article.
Shanghai IKEA bans old people from dating
Discuss:
1. What should IKEA do about older people using their cafe to look for love?
2. What is wrong with using a store’s café as a meeting place?
3. Should coffee shops stop people from using seats for extended periods?
4. What makes society a place where old people feel alienated?