Consensus says its not a problem. Europeans (as a group) don't consider that a "bug," its a "feature." Hence the cultural part. Going out to eat is seen as a ti

Consensus says its not a problem. Europeans (as a group) don't consider that a "bug," its a "feature." Hence the cultural part. Going out to eat is seen as a time to relax and spend time with the company you choose to go out with rather than to be hustled by a stranger. If you are looking for "better service" in Europe it seems you are looking in the wrong places. May I suggest a strip club instead?