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Chinese Café Goes Viral for Its Handsome Baristas Who Make You Coffee
A café in China called SIZEN has gone viral for its strikingly handsome male baristas and waiters.
Located in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, the café attracts customers not just for coffee, but also to meet and take photos with staff who resemble runway models.
The café’s popularity reflects a growing trend in China where appearance can be the sole job qualification.
At SIZEN, staff only need to be tall and handsome. These young men use their model-like looks in hospitality and retail to attract customers and generate buzz.
Though still a niche, it showcases a new wave in China’s hospitality, where appearance and friendly interaction are redefining service.
It shows that in today’s experience-driven economy, the most valuable offering on the menu can sometimes be the server themselves.