Only if by better you mean annoying.

I've always had good experiences in Italy even though I was a stupid tourist during peak season.

Agreed, not a fan of all the "is everything alright" and "can I get you anything else" and other "helpful" interruptions that many US waiters like to do.

That's a matter of taste.

I, for one, can't stand this fake chumminess you often experience in American restaurants.