Sometimes their definition of service is different from mine. I appreciate actual service, such as getting my order right and bringing it without delay. I DON'T appreciate fake service like pestering me every few minutes and interrupting my conversation by asking is everything OK. Yes it is because if it wasn't I would have asked you to fix it. I also don't like a general obsequious manner such as overdoing the calling me "sir" every other word.
Eating out in the US really does suck in comparison to where I live. @BerlinWallCrosser upthread has got it right; restaurant staff should be paid a decent wage just like any other job and not be compelled to screw money out of customers.
Sometimes their definition of service is different from mine. I appreciate actual service, such as getting my order right and bringing it without delay. I DON'T appreciate fake service like pestering me every few minutes and interrupting my conversation by asking is everything OK. Yes it is because if it wasn't I would have asked you to fix it. I also don't like a general obsequious manner such as overdoing the calling me "sir" every other word.
Eating out in the US really does suck in comparison to where I live. @BerlinWallCrosser upthread has got it right; restaurant staff should be paid a decent wage just like any other job and not be compelled to screw money out of customers.