Americans Work 25% More Than Europeans, Study Finds

Re:Americans Work 25% More Than Europeans, Study Finds by pbhjpbhj on Tuesday October 18, 2016 @03:58PM (#12738099)

Is that just "design" of the culture though? If you're working 20% less of the time you've more time to relax; perhaps then you don't need to stress if you've a little more time to chat before your strudel arrives.

Personally I hate it when you've only just sat down and the waiter is asking what you want, especially if it's a big menu and you've arrived at a meal time.

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Re:Americans Work 25% More Than Europeans, Study Finds by touristtam on Wednesday October 19, 2016 @07:38AM (#12742888)

And I hate when you have to wait 20 min for the "garcon de cafee" to even notice you have finished and want the bill.

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Re:Americans Work 25% More Than Europeans, Study Finds by ido on Wednesday October 19, 2016 @11:59AM (#12744966)

Right, you can tell an early waiter you need a couple more minutes, but you can't (easily) tell a late waiter to come early.

What's even more annoying than them not coming on their own is that they actively try to avoid eye contact.

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