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Having to wait a much longer time till waiters acknowledge you in the German-speaking countries is certainly a bigger part of it than the smiling or lack there
by ido 10y ago
Having to wait a much longer time till waiters acknowledge you in the German-speaking countries is certainly a bigger part of it than the smiling or lack there of.
- pbhjpbhj 10y agoIs that just "design" of the culture though? If you're working 20% less of the time you've more time to relax; perhaps then you don't need to stress if you've a little more time to chat before your strudel arrives. Personally I hate it when you've only just sat down and the waiter is asking what you want, especially if it's a big menu and you've arrived at a meal time.
- touristtam 10y agoAnd I hate when you have to wait 20 min for the "garcon de cafee" to even notice you have finished and want the bill.
- ido 10y agoRight, you can tell an early waiter you need a couple more minutes, but you can't (easily) tell a late waiter to come early. What's even more annoying than them not coming on their own is that they actively try to avoid eye contact.