Re: Rationale for rule against dating customers

David Downing wrote:
> On Feb 27, 11:16 am, Golden California Girls <gldncag...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> 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.

Precisely.

Oh, if you don't get law, she sues management for permitting customers to 
***ually harass (hit on) the employees.