Originally Posted by
Gamecock
I have lived in Germany for 10 years. I fully expect slower service there. The upside is they don't hurry you out the door while chewing the last bite of your meal.
Exactly. If you need something you get their attention and ask for it. I prefer it to the "Hi, I'm Bruce, I'll be your waiter tonight, let me start by trying to upsell you something" approach.
One caveat though - I love American breakfast places - Denny's, Perkins, Waffle House, where you can eat, get served by a waitress who calls you 'hon', read your paper, and go. Just don't get that here.