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I seem to receive worse service in the US than in almost any other country I've been to. Other countries: you get the waiter's attention when you want to order
by umanwizard 9y ago
I seem to receive worse service in the US than in almost any other country I've been to.
Other countries: you get the waiter's attention when you want to order something. Normally, it goes smoothly and they leave you alone.
US: the waiter comes over every five minutes to check on you, annoying you and interrupting conversations. They pretend to be nice and overly friendly, and often flirt with you for money. Alternatively, they might forget to check on you, but social norms engendered by the behavior of the group that do make it seem rude to wave or call to get their attention.
Worst of all, the waiter is incentivized to turn over as many tables as possible so they do everything in their power to hurry you through your meal.
- KhanMahGretsch 9y agoAssuming that you are correct in your assessment that the U.S. generally has poor service, that fact would not necessarily contradict the above poster's point that tipping results in higher-quality service in the U.S. You are applying standards from other countries and cultures and assuming that it would work just as well over here. How American of you! :) Edit: This is a more general comment that addresses the conceit that the tipping system is merely a way for restaurant owners to pocket more money for themselves. This idea is simply ludicrous, given the staggeringly-thin margins in the business. I have no words to describe my disdain for the kneejerk reaction to attack job-creators at every turn.
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