Karaoke (Room) Etiquette

For the benefit of my friends who do not patronise karaoke joints as often as i do, here are some "Do's & Don't" to observe when going to a karaoke... Hope it makes sense to you.

When in a karaoke room...

Do: Encourage your more introvert friends or those "I really can't sing one!" to sing a song or two. You might uncover a gem.

Don't: Grimace if they sound like crap, and watch the beer coming out from your nose, it's a dead giveaway! Never give fake comments like "Oh! You should have joined Project Superstar!" or "You have a good voice, just needs practise." You will regret it.

Do: Plan your songs, distribute them evenly among the gang. Maximum 3 songs per person at one go.

Don't: Treat it like your personal concert, or dedicate like 10 songs from the same singer for yourself just because you are too lazy to find the songs later. Try lah! Sing 10 songs at one go lah!

Do: Pass the microphone around, it keeps everyone involved so that no one is left out. Remember, it's not always about you.

Don't: Talk loudly or play noisy games when your friends are singing, its damn rude.

Do: Request that the better singers sing songs that evokes special memories or feelings for you. Trust me, if they know they can sing the song, they would.

Don't: Treat them like a jukebox. Or make them sing songs against their free will.

Do: Clap in appreciation after every song, even though you were guilty of not paying attention.

Don't: Clap because someone else offered to pick up the tab you Cheap-O-skater!