An image served yesterday on the island of Rhodes, one of the most popular holiday resorts in Greece, received a great reaction on social media. The international public opinion was divided in two, when a waiter took orders to the ‘loca’ by walking in the water that came up to his waist with his clothes on. The owner of that business made a statement after social media users shared that ‘slavery still continues’.
“HE WANTED…”
After the reactionary images, the owner of the business made a statement to the Greek media. Arguing that this incident was done to defame him in his statement, the owner of the business said, “10 inspectors came in the afternoon and examined everything, but they saw that everything was legal. Coast guard teams also came and they saw that everything was in accordance with the law. I prioritize the safety of my employees. Elsewhere. I will not make a statement and my employees will say the same things,” he said.
On the other hand, the owner of the business, who stated that the waiter had been working with him for five years, added, “There was a special invitation that day. He wanted to get into the water. This way, he gets a good tip. His salary is around 3 thousand euros.”
THE WAITER’S CLOTHES ARE NOT WATERPROOF
After the images that quickly went viral on social media, the Greek authorities stepped in and an investigation started about the business.
On the other hand, about the waiter serving in the sea with his clothes, the owner of the business said, “The clothes that the waiter wears are waterproof.” said.