RHP

RHP User

M42

WineStore

January 27 2014

Hi Rhpiers need help.... working in a wine store and love it, people always up for a chat sometimes customers are keen for someone to share that sweet moscato or a soft merlot....or spirit etc me being single am keen to mingle though feel awkward on the job - any ways/help of how to ask a lady out as a customer,,,, should i let it go over my head as i may be mr wong and it feels unfair for the customer.....

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  • MsSuperFoxy

    MsSuperFoxy

    12 years ago

    OH COME ON! Noooo! You are getting paid to work not paid to pick up customers! You are on RHP leave work at work and RHP for play. Separate the two or you may just find yourself unemployed if your boss finds out. OK OK there are some ladies here that don't mind a wine or two and can make a wine bottle disappear magicly.. If you know what I mean. FOXY

  • MsSuperFoxy

    MsSuperFoxy

    12 years ago

    waits for ladies to arrive. ;) FOXY

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Helloooooo! Plonks her bum down next to Foxy ... Stall, best find more appropriate places to 'mingle'. If they want to share their drop, they'll ask, otherwise keep it professional.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Do not shit where you eat. Be professional, no matter what the job.though I have to admit in the olden days, that's where we met most of the people we either played with or dated or even married. Today that avenue is cut off, don't do it as it can back fire in a very ugly way.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    When you say "sometimes customers are keen for someone to share that sweet moscato or a soft merlot....or spirit etc", what do you mean, have you had a woman say that to you? Were they flirting with you? If I was at a wine tasting and I was attracted to the guy pouring, I'd definitely want him to be available to me, and not closed off just because he's being paid. Those kinds of random meetings are the best way to find people, the REAL life way! As for how to pick them up, that I have no idea, not the best pickup artist myself but there's tons of shit hot men on the forums who know what to do... speak up maestros!

  • gazpacho

    gazpacho

    12 years ago

    You're in a hell of a situation. If you ask customers out on a date and consequently make your good looking customers feel uncomfortable, then they won't come back. You'll have a limited market.... being all the ugly people seeking to get smashed... so no doubt the stock you carry will be limited to match. This may not be a bad thing. You could then open a sexy person bottle shop across the road, and have someone in there who doesn't hit on the customers. Up to you. HugsGazpacho

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Ahhhh…. so you're asking us to help you pick up!…. I see lol Firstly, why are you making it such a big deal to talk to a woman… regardless of it being your workplace.Women LOVE a Man who is charming, intelligent, funny, knowledgable… are you those things? Much talk is spoken about workplace romances…… but… its your work, not theirs as well… So…. lets say you do something to piss her off and she doesn't come back…. the alcohol industry WILL go on. And if she takes offence at you, she isn't the kind of woman you want to know because her self esteem is frankly shithouse to react poorly, instead of feel complimented and let you down gently.The issue here, is that you have a limited timeframe, and workmates/boss observing you. So keep it simple. Be observant and determine if she has a partner/husband (yes, its not that hard) Offer assistance as you usually do.Once you feel you have rapport, and just a slight sprinkle of VERY subtle flirting comments, simply say…. …."Maybe we should share some of this (wine being described) some time."….. and look her in the eye, bold, and confident. One of two things will happen.1. she will decline…. has a bf, not interested, is too shy about how you approached the subject2. she will express interest and discuss the "when". Keep it simple, and short, because you have to work.Its even likely that now that she knows where you work, and you have shown yourself to be a man of character, shes been a customer once, so she will come back again if she was intrigued by you Don't make such a big deal out of it…. and she won't DG

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Depends on context....if you're genuine after something that will potentially work it's way into something more substantial, what's the problem??? Not like you're trying it on with anyone and everyone right?? The only problem I see is, IF it were just a fuck, then word will.....not might.....will get around eventually that you're a sleaze and well....that's the death of that business. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    thanks for the messages yeah, its a nice wine store, some ladies come in the store, and yes i do keep it professional, customers are always up for a yarn etc. you guys are nice, no way want to be sleazy, do my work shifts bymyself and professional. its just being single sometimes would like to ask a lady out... though need some subtle/comfortable ways to ask without being forward ]..... girls would it be awkard doing this, suffer from a bit of low confidence.... why not come in the store paintme lol

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Talk to women like you would your mates....they are after all people right??? So..... If you'd like to get to know a woman...tell her....remove the gender from it, and you'll soon realise just how easy it is :) That'll be $150 for the Dr Phil consultancy :) - Posted from rhpmobile

  • madotara69

    madotara69

    12 years ago

    Here is what you could do, if you can whistle then that may help as well. Walk up to this hot piece of crumpet (careful not to trip on your shoe lace) whistling the tune, then break into " do you fuck on first dates, does your dad own a brewery, can i feel your tits, or will you show them too me" OK not original, that's the point, because if she finds it amusing, there is your chance to say, "At work and shit, so pick you up at 7.30 we can go wherever you want for a feed, get your details when you fix us up for the grog." If she looks terrified and as if she is ready to call out to the boss or police, then just ask her if she knows the words to the rest of the song and continue whistling the tune, then fuck off as quick as possible. Mado Mado Tara xx

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    I definitely want to know what you are ON?

  • Cheekyarses

    Cheekyarses

    12 years ago

    Customer service - great the customer, smile, chat, sell them a product, be confident with what you are doing, and then let the customer leave.... Some people come into any type of retail store for either buy something they really want, have a browse or they want to just chat and have someone to talk too... Dont pick up the customers.... If you see them out of work that is different, but i would find it alittle creepy if the guy at the bottle shop tried to pick me up while I was buying my bubbly... Mrs C

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    I'm on the wagon.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    We have a really cute guy who delivers water to our office once a week. He always wears shorts (gorgeous leg), a tee-shirt to show off those bulging muscles as he lifts the heavy bottles. Just my kind of Moët . He always stops at my desk when he is in our office, we have a bit of a chat, sometimes a gentle flirt, and off he goes on his merry way. Is he hot? Fuck, yeah. Would I ever follow up on the flirting? NO! He is someone who will be coming to my office often for the foreseeable future., and I wouldn't want things to get awkward :-) He does brighten up the day though!

  • madotara69

    madotara69

    12 years ago

    Hope you got a giggle So it's a tough one. To share thoughts to it with you, then being at work as an employee, you are being payed as a representative to the employer assuming owner and his/her customers. So what you would like to do and meeting the working conditions will play on you for the rest of your working life. I don't know anyone who has not bent the rules somewhat in any job. So you need to consider 1# the worst case scenario, only you know the relationship to your boss being privy to any goings on. 2# The privacy to customer relations, again only you know (small towns people can often be very social with local business, different conditions maybe) If your thinking of making acquaintance for a personal reason, then you need to know the professional solution for going about things. Unfortunately it is not just you involved, best be having a good think to it and weigh up all the differences, she may be worth it all and love you forever for it, she may not then it matters. Mado Mado Tara xx

  • madotara69

    madotara69

    12 years ago

    Quoting 'dacougarbitch' I definitely want to know what you are ON? Love Miss dacougar, it comes with all sorts of wonderful surprises Most other things are missing it. Mado Tara xx

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    So when we hook up for coffee later this yr and u flirt with me does that mean a no go lol

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Quoting 'Mischeviouslad' Ahhhh…. so you're asking us to help you pick up!…. I see lol Firstly, why are you making it such a big deal to talk to a woman… regardless of it being your workplace.Women LOVE a Man who is charming, intelligent, funny, knowledgable… are you those things? Much talk is spoken about workplace romances…… but… its your work, not theirs as well… So…. lets say you do something to piss her off and she doesn't come back…. the alcohol industry WILL go on. And if she takes offence at you, she isn't the kind of woman you want to know because her self esteem is frankly shithouse to react poorly, instead of feel complimented and let you down gently.The issue here, is that you have a limited timeframe, and workmates/boss observing you. So keep it simple. Be observant and determine if she has a partner/husband (yes, its not that hard) Offer assistance as you usually do.Once you feel you have rapport, and just a slight sprinkle of VERY subtle flirting comments, simply say…. …."Maybe we should share some of this (wine being described) some time."….. and look her in the eye, bold, and confident. One of two things will happen.1. she will decline…. has a bf, not interested, is too shy about how you approached the subject2. she will express interest and discuss the "when". Keep it simple, and short, because you have to work.Its even likely that now that she knows where you work, and you have shown yourself to be a man of character, shes been a customer once, so she will come back again if she was intrigued by you Don't make such a big deal out of it…. and she won't DG Hi on my when I was shopping, any where no matter how hot looking I would not be amused. If I want to get picked up I will head to places that are for that. However that being said, sometimes if a tradie is in my house , well what can I say.....all bets are off See the dangers of knowing what women want, its like walking a razors edge, one falls move and you get your nuts sliced off. Or a bottle of your finest shoved up your arse.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    yeah went to work today, with your guys comments just realised to let it go. thanks - maturity kicked in again will forget considering to make a move on ladies in the store. some of them are too friendly(happy to have drink) anyway- with the comments yes there is way to bend the rules E.g - what wine you looking for etc.... is it with a meal. gift, dinner party or just a wine to relax with ..... answer from me... or....

  • madotara69

    madotara69

    12 years ago

    Don't forget to ask if they need any chippies, or nuts. Nobby's, Nibble Nobbies nuts before Nobby nibbles yours. If they can try it on with the customers professionally, sky is the limit.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    If she's buying wine , she ain't got the time . If she's buying spirits , (well...as Mado said :) the sky's the limit ! GG♒️ - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Quoting 'Warning69' So when we hook up for coffee later this yr and u flirt with me does that mean a no go lol I hope you like your coffee sweet because yours will be served with a whole lot of sugar

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Quoting 'LadyTuscan' Hi on my when I was shopping, any where no matter how hot looking I would not be amused. If I want to get picked up I will head to places that are for that. However that being said, sometimes if a tradie is in my house , well what can I say.....all bets are off See the dangers of knowing what women want, its like walking a razors edge, one falls move and you get your nuts sliced off. Or a bottle of your finest shoved up your arse. You know.... you just proved my point, right? lol You are response 1. And shoving bottles up peoples arses proves to those guys that youre not the kind of person they want in their lives... unless they like that shit. You simply sped up the learning curve DG

  • gazpacho

    gazpacho

    12 years ago

    Just smile, be helpful and polite and make eye contact. Happy people get dates. It's not that difficult. If your customer is interested in your happy smiling cheerful face, she will flirt with you... and that is your opportunity. Don't be crass, or reach over the counter and grab her on the arse... or try to corner her in the cool room... Lol.... Leave that kind of thing to Daddy! Hugs Gazpacho

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Quite surprised by the number of nay sayers telling you it's a bad idea! . I'm with the mischievous guy up top. Be polite, be respectful, be friendly. Keep it classy. Worst case scenario, she will knock you back and shop elsewhere. . Flirty x