What are Butler Cafés? Thanks for asking!

In recent months, an interesting trend has been catching on in China. An increasing number of women are paying for male companionship in establishments known as butler cafés.

According to Chinese media outlet The Sixth Tone, butler cafés are enjoying impressive success. They’ve been springing up all over big cities for a few months. Review sites list dozens of outlets offering butler services.

And how do they work? The concept doesn’t sound completely new... In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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