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The exact opposite feeling here. The indifference and often not particularly great service in europe is dissappointing and can easily mar an evening.

Good service in North America heightens the whole dinner experience.

Incentives are everything.

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I agree, incentives are everything. That's why I don't want every restaurant to turn into classy hooters—yes, tipping strongly selects for attractive people, especially young women. It's so hard to shake the feeling of insincerity, for the very reason that I'm aware of the incentives. Are we all so lacking in affection we need people to butter us up for money?

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