I could get used to this.

Putting a spin on Jennifer’s post, I was going to discuss the Czech dining experience as it relates to reliability and validity. Being a resident of a fast paced country it is no wonder that going out to dinner in Praha took some getting used to. As a server at a steakhouse we pride ourselves on speed of service. Our logic is to get the guests in and out as quick as possible to that they can continue on with their busy lives. Not to mention quick service means more tables which in turn mean more tips. All about money. That’s the American way right? If we asked people from the area about their views on the Czech dining experience we would receive reliable scores about its quality. However, it would be on an invalid scale. Europeans and Americans view quality of dining on different levels. Whereas Americans are all about speed of service, Europeans take things at much more leisure. Rather than sit down and being rushed to make a decision and free the table for the next guests, here it is all about having a relaxing meal without the worries of a ticking clock. As I have adjusted to the ways of Czech dining so has my scale of what a quality dining experience is. However, ask me when I get back to America and a group of obnoxious college students sit at a table 30 minutes after they have finished there meal and my scale will have changed. Therefore, although the scores of what Czech’s believe to be a quality dining experience may be reliable, they are invalid on an American scale. Guess I should enjoy this slow pace while it lasts.