As a redcoat in enemy territory I generally agree, although the golden retriever-esque fake enthusiasm in the states can be a little skeezy, when it feels like they're forced to act like that because the wage without tips is so low

'Yes, everything is still fine' - you don't need to check every 5 minutes

I usually prefer the service in Europe (if it’s possible to generalize the continent like that). Americans waiters constantly intrude. I’d rather they stay away as much as possible.

This has not been my experience.