Genius Waitress Moving on in The World

I've done it! I've quit yet another waitressing job, with absolutely no intent of returning to this line of work again! I know the odds are that I'll be back, but I can beat the odds! I am in Switzerland, and it is interesting to go out to eat here. The servers are paid hourly, so tipping is not required. Some might say that tipping is not required in the States, but we all know that they would be wrong. Very wrong. Because tipping is not mandatory, the servers are not always pleasant. For example, we went out for a couple beers the other night, and there were about twelve of us. We all staggered in because we finished our days at different times, and when half of us got there, the server turned to one of us and said, "Jeez, can't you just wait til everyone gets here so you can order at once??? It would be much easier for me!" I wasn't sure what he'd said, because my German consists of three phrases at this point, but when a teammate of mine translated, I was shocked. Easier for him!?!? Well, no shit it would be easier for him, but where and when does it matter what is easier for the help? I'll tell you when and where. Here and now! I asked if the other people I was with were offended, and they said that type of behavior was pretty typical, and they just would not tip him. Here's what's amusing, though. When they tip here, if the total is $30.50, they just say, 'Make it $31.00, and that is the tip. The servers here have no incentive to be polite, and therefore, aren't. It sort of blew my mind at first, but as I dine more and more, I am getting used to it. I have noticed that the larger restaurants have servers who are less considerate, and the family-owned places care about individual customers much more. I am learning every day, but I thought it was very interesting to see a server say what most servers have thought more than once. Although I didn't tip, I did tip my hat to the guy.