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My Trip to a Shanghai Business KTV
Alright, let me tell you about this one time I had to go to one of those Shanghai business KTVs. It wasn’t for fun, you know, strictly business. Had a client in town, important guy, needed to make sure he felt looked after. Someone suggested this type of KTV, said it was the standard way to do things here for schmoozing.
So, I booked a room. Finding the place wasn’t too hard, it was in a pretty central area, lots of tall buildings around. The entrance was quite something, very grand, lots of shiny stuff, gold colors everywhere. Felt a bit over the top, honestly.
We walked in, and immediately a couple of staff members came up, very polite, bowing slightly. They checked our booking and led us down this long, dimly lit corridor. Seriously, it felt like a maze, doors on either side. Each door probably led to a private room like the one we were heading to.
Getting Settled In
Our room was big. Really big. Plush velvet sofas arranged in a U-shape facing a massive screen. There was a small stage area too, though nobody used it while we were there. The lighting was adjustable, you could change colors and brightness with a remote. Pretty fancy tech.
A server came in almost right away to take our order. We got the usual:
- A couple bottles of whiskey
- Lots of beer
- Huge fruit platters
- Some snacks, nuts and stuff
The drinks arrived super quick. The service was very attentive, maybe a little too much? Felt like someone was always popping their head in to check on us or refill drinks. Kept the client happy, I guess.
The Main Event (Sort Of)
The client picked a few songs. The sound system was powerful, definitely loud. He seemed to enjoy himself, belted out a few classics. I had to sing one too, picked an old English song I vaguely knew. Terrible, probably, but you gotta participate, right? It’s part of the ritual.
Honestly, most of the time wasn’t spent singing. It was more about sitting back on those comfy sofas, having drinks, and just chatting. We talked a bit about the business deal, but mostly just casual stuff – family, travel, Shanghai life. The KTV environment just helps to relax things, takes the pressure off compared to a formal meeting room.
We stayed for maybe three or four hours. It definitely wasn’t cheap when the bill came, those places charge a premium for the privacy, the service, the whole experience. But, well, it was a business expense. Client seemed pleased, we shook hands warmly when we left. So, mission accomplished.
Final Thoughts
It was an experience, for sure. Very different from just going to a bar or a regular restaurant. It’s efficient for business entertainment in a way. Everything is taken care of, it provides a private space, and it has that ‘wow’ factor clients sometimes expect in a city like Shanghai. Not really my personal choice for a night out, I prefer something simpler. But for business? Yeah, I can see why people do it. It served its purpose.
