This will probably happen eventually for lower end places. Middle and higher end places I suspect already rely on service staff to differentiate themselves. Eit

This will probably happen eventually for lower end places. Middle and higher end places I suspect already rely on service staff to differentiate themselves. Either by being friendly, helpful, and knowledgable, or by being a draw for other reasons. I'm sure you can think of at least one restaurant in your area renowned for it's young, attractive, flirty female staff. People who dine out are often doing so for a chance to socialize a bit... talk about wine with a knowledgable waiter, etc. not just dink around on an iPad.