too unprofessional?

[bcollarmechanic]

back story- i manage a small automotive repair shop, i make it a general rule not to do cold approaches close to my shop because a bad or creepy view on me can extend to the business

now for the 6 years ive worked here i only asked 2 customers out lol, first one was about 3 years ago, a blond chick who turned 21, i asked her if she wanted to go out for drinks at sometime, she said no and gave me somewhat of a dirty look, never saw her again

2 years later i asked this other girl out, asked her if she was interested in going out for a cup of coffee at some point, she said something along the lines of it was nice of me asking but she had a bf, she is still a customer of mine

now today this really cute 18 year old girl came in for some repairs and a state emissions inspection, because of the inspection i needed to collect her Driver licence, i did make a quick peak at her facebook page, not much on there, just a few pics but no relationship status or anything

shes coming in tomorrow to pick her car up, im thinking about asking her out something along the lines of "i dont want to come off as unprofessional but youre really cute, so would it be bad if i asked if youre taken" lightly with a smile of course

its hard to gauge any interest because people are generally nice when they come in for repairs

what do you guys think?

 

[mangotot]

Don't shi* where you eat. Why don't you make some time to do cold approaches? Or are you busy making millions?

 

[bcollarmechanic]

Don't shi* where you eat. Why don't you make some time to do cold approaches? Or are you busy making millions?

i do cold approaches as often as i can but not near where i work as i dont want to make a bad image for me or the business

also i dont know if youre just screwing with me but im no where near a millionaire, its not even my business, i just manage it for the owner

 

[Chamber36]

I would try and flirt a little more covertly.
Use innuendo, and just talk with a quiet voice and look them deep in their eyes. You don't have to make 10-second eye-contact. It can be just a glance. But a quick glance into her eyes together with a quiet deep voice, luring them to come closer so they can hear you better, she will feel that.

Then maybe if they respond well give them a compliment. "I must say, you've taken extraordinarily good care of your car." It's about tonality more than the content of your conversation. You have to hypnotise her, and it's got to be playful.

If they respond well to that, ask them what they're doing for the weekend. "What - may I ask - are you doing this friday?"

She might even respond like: "nothing, why?", and look at you full of expectation. Then you just respond politely: "I was wondering if you might allow me to take you out for a good time this weekend"

That's how I do it. Be charming and polite, but covertly make your intentions known by flirting. If they decline it's all good and fine, because you asked so politely.

PS: Master The Art Of Insinuation

 

[mangotot]

also i dont know if youre just screwing with me but im no where near a millionaire, its not even my business, i just manage it for the owner

not screwing.

If you are an employee best not to chance it and potentially get fired.

 

[bcollarmechanic]

not screwing.

If you are an employee best not to chance it and potentially get fired.

i wouldnt get fired, my boss is really easy going and loves me lol, when i first started working for him as a mechanic he would tell me all the time to ask out the cute customers lol its the only reason i asked the blond chick out, he was in that day and basically told me he was leaving for the day and that i should ask her out when he does

now that im manger though hes barely in, he owns another shop that he spends most of his time at

 

[VladPatton]

Do it. Chambers has a good tip. Tell her she failed inspection and that you need to trash her car ASAP because it is a health hazard. Playfulness is great for easing in on asking her out for a coffee. If she refuses, play it off and say, "oh well, I'll see ya in a year" (for her next inspection).

It's too easy when a cute one just walks into your shop. Like a sheep in a lion's den lol.

 

[Tomo]

You're a fool. Keep work professional and play, play. If you are really that desperate to get your **** wet, find another outlet to meet woman or such i.e. clubs or a social group. Woman are abundent when you put the effort; not be lazy and use your work like online dating. You might not think this will impact on you as of yet but down the track things like this can come back to bite you. This is if YOU ask her out.

By all means tease, be ****y and flirt and work on your gaming but don't cross that professional line unless SHE asks you out. Then that is a different scenario.

 

[bcollarmechanic]

well to close this thread, i took some advice here, i did a little flirting and chatting with her, and before she left i asked if she would like to go out for a cup of coffee sometime

she just said that sounds nice but that she has a bf

oh well, i look at it as a win, at least i asked, rejection is better than regret

 

[jurry]

rejection is better than regret

Always.