On Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:09:20 -0800 (PST), David Downing
wrote:

I recently asked out a barmaid/waitress at a restaurant I go to
regularly, and she declined, saying that they have a rule against
dating customers. I was subsequently told that the entire hospitality
industry imposes this rule, Can anyone explain the rationale for this
rule to me?

It's to keep you from reproducing.

Damned fine rule, IMO. 8

-- Larry