On Feb 27, 11:16*am, Golden California Girls
wrote:
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?

Lawsuits!

Lawsuits for what? It isn't like the barmaid came on to me. It was MY
idea.