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> American wait staff (at least at mid-priced restaurants) are always in my face asking if everything is ok They do this because they were instructed by their
by Mediterraneo10 7y ago
> American wait staff (at least at mid-priced restaurants) are always in my face asking if everything is ok
They do this because they were instructed by their manager to do this. And the reason that managers want it done, is because they want the customers to finish their food and quickly vacate the table, freeing it up for the next customers. Of course they won’t tell you outright to leave, but they think they can psychologically obtain the same effect just by bugging you and making it hard for you and your fellow diner(s) to have a peaceful, leisurely conversation.
This can happen in Europe, too. At a couple of cafes in my town, as soon as you drink the last drop in your glass, the waitress will rush over and ask if you would like to order anything else. Owners do not like customers who occupy a table for a long time on just one single purchase.
- alistairSH 7y agoMakes sense, but in my experience, this starts well before we've finished our meals. It's unpleasant enough that I generally avoid all mid-priced restaurants in the US. Instead, I either eat at less expensive ethnic joints (which tend to have limited table service) or higher-priced options.