For this kind of argument, most of those in agreement were employees, while those who disagreed were naturally all cadres, especially among the lower ranks. For instance, the supervisors or business managers, whose titles were involved. They were right on the boundary between ordinary employees and cadres. If they ate at the employee cafeteria, it couldn't possibly reflect their status; thus, their reaction was the most intense. Nevertheless, the department heads had not a word of complaint.
However, as the reform of the cafeteria continued, the controversy soon passed, and the funds from the cadre cafeteria were used in the reform of the entire cafeteria, which naturally improved the food. The cafeteria hired a new head chef, and with the two head chefs controlling the kitchen, the quality of the food improved.
