I asked a checkout lady once, at a department store. She didn’t say yes, but she was nice about it and didn’t call security on me. So I guess that’s a positive result. I say go for it.
(As an aside, how often do checkout guys get hit on? In my experience, admittedly only three months’ worth, never. I did ask out a female customer once though…yes, I’m starting to feel a bit slimy now.)
“There’s a cute girl working at the local blockbuster”
So ask her out but only for 2 nights as she is new, after you have dated her for two nights, ask her out for 5 nights.
I usually wait for the clerks to hit on me…that’s more fun.
Hey, it worked for Peter Gibbons. Try renting “Office Space” and maybe if she’s seen the movie she’ll be up for it.
But for the Peter Gibbons approach, he’d have to ask her to meet him next door at Hollywood Video.
Don’t try ‘In the company of men’ approach. Sigh, why they ever made that video is beyond me. (Its about some office guys hitting on a deaf woman at work).
My cousin Amy is a gorgeous young girl, about 16, beautiful and sweet by any standards. She got hit on once at her job (cashier in a beach town) all summer, and it was by a drunken, older man. Her friend (who was a sullen, gawky matronly girl) got hit on once a day on a slow day. That’s not to say that girls who get hit on often are not deserving. In fact, I really don’t have a reason for this post. I just remember that my cousin’s ego was a little bruised by being ignored all summer for her friend and made her feel she wasn’t attractive to men (which doesn’t happen to be true), so I’m offering this in case anyone else felt left-out of the being hit on crowd. I worked in retail for a little while, but I mainly dealt with women and elderly men, so I did not get hit on very often. 
So… did you get in? 
And did you ask the checkout chick out?
No :(. Enrollment was full. I’m on the B-list. I guess it’s TAFE for me this year!
Haven’t asked her out yet, either: Monday is the only day I know she works so I’m waiting for then. I’ve also got some 7 day returns due back then so if she turns me down the trip’s still worthwhile :).
Also, are you doing anything tomorrow night? I’ve got 2 free tickets to Bowling For Columbine downtown and Sunday’s the last day they’re valid.
Hey go for it, it is after all, you can always go to a different Video store if things go really really bad.
No really do ask her out. DO NOT chicken out, asking out the check out chick. (say that fast 3 times)
I find myself in a similar situation at least 3 or 4 times a year.
Similar because I am doing work at their place of employment.
I work as a locksmith and have repeat customers I travel to.
ASk her out, but, be direct. Do not use the “hey wanna go out sometime?” line. Better to ask her out to a movie or some other planned event. Maybe in your case to a picnic lunch in the park, just you three (I am including the dog).
She likes the dog, it would give the both of you something to talk about while you get to know each other better. Or find out something else she is interested and ask her to go to such an event.
I of course have been on the other side of the coin once or twice as well. The first was a manager at the local chili’s resturant. We hit it off then she was promoted and moved to another store out of town frown the second time, I rekeyed a house for a nice lady, while having general chit chat, when she wrote the check out for the bill she put in the note margin “for services rendered” I started laughing and made it a point to ask her out.
You have little to lose, (A video store) and lots to gain (a kind pretty friend/girlfriend)
hope that helps.
In my younger days I worked as a waitress (4 star restaurant), grocery store cashier and bakery counter girl. I got hit on quite a bit. But I think I only got asked out for a specifically thought out date once or twice. Mostly it was too personal questions, too personal compliments, generalized creepy oogling, and the ever popular “what time do you get off work?”
Bear in mind that she may well have a boyfriend or even a husband. I always did. Maybe if I hadn’t I would’ve been a little more appreciative of the attention.
I have heard of this line: “If you’re not married, living with someone, dating someone, in love with someone, or otherwise involved with someone, I would really like to buy you a coffee or other beverage of your choice in a well lit public location!”
It acknowledes the awkwardness of the situation and gives someone an easy out “Well actually I do have a boyfriend” (which of course she could say no matter how you asked, but stating the possibly beforehand indicates you won’t be all confused and discombobulated if that’s the case)
Well, it’s not exactly a check-out girl job, but in high school, I worked at the circulation desk at the library (where, you know, you check out books [I slay me…]). I got hit on a few times there that I remember…which means, according to those who know me, I got hit on quite a bit, as I only notice the most blatant attempts for my affections.
I’ve gotten a couple of cute guys’ phone numbers, but one of them was going abroad to study in Sweden, and the other had the misfortune of giving me his number while I was dating my ex. The first guy, I really would’ve gone out with, too–he was cute, had great taste in books, seemed nice…damn him and his Sweden-going ways! ;).
If she does say yes… just don’t take her to a movie on your date. Don’t think that would be a good place to take someone who works in a movie rental place.
Actually, this would be your best bet. It would give her something to talk about (assuming she actually likes her job) as long as you let her pick what to see. I spent four years working in video stores and I can tell you that rarely did anyone ever work there who didn’t enjoy movies. On average, each employee ended up renting around 5 - 8 movies a week, and most of us usually went out to the theater once a week to boot. It helps us to know what movies people will be asking us about when they come in.
I’m probably the exception to the rule but I would not appreciate being hit on at work. I’m paid to be there to perform a certain function and being sexually available is not it. As well, it would be unprofessional to accept a date and exchange personal information while on shift.
Now, if a customer approached me elsewhere (in a nearby coffee shop during my break, or as I was leaving) it wouldn’t bother me because that’s my own time.
Plus, like someone said earlier, when I am hit on while working, I presume the guy just hits on everyone and it has nothing to do with me.
Ohhhh… I didn’t see this til now! Sorry! 
You can email me from my profile you know! 
I doubt this statement comforts older, uglier people
This is precisely why I don’t ask anyone out.
Bring the dog.
Trust me. Bring the dog when you ask her out.