Free
Hot Coffee From Hot Employee
Makes Man Percolate
Dear
Harlan,
I
get coffee every day at the local coffee shop. I always chat
with one of the girls who works there. We always talk about
music and concerts. Lately, she has been giving me my coffee
for free. How can I tell if she's just being friendly or if
she is flirting with me?
Cafe M
Dear Cafe M,
One free cup of coffee: She is being friendly. Two free cups
of coffee: She's being really friendly. Three cups and breakfast
in bed the next morning, and she's being extremely friendly.
I can't tell if you're hopeful that she's flirting or if you
just want free coffee. But if you're after more than coffee
you can always ask her, "Since you got me coffee, can I take
you to dinner?" If she seems willing, you can trust that she's
flirting. That said, if you want free coffee and not a date,
keep drinking your coffee and don't bring it up.
