(Cycle Brakes @ Aug. 23 2007,13:45) As a woman, I didn't like guys asking me dates when I was waitressing. Flirting is part of the job
so you won't know if it's a real connection. I think that Over-easy had some good words (some of the other guys too and others -- I'm worried about)... probably would have worked on me if I was asked to join a ride you were already planning to do. If she agrees then you'd know she is ok with the motorcycle, too because some girls just aren't. The age difference of 5 years is ok when she's 17-18 and you are early 20's - lots of girls dig older guys because they are more interesting.
There are always other fish in the sea (each girl will react differently) so keep your pole in the water and don't stalk her. If you are interested in her, then just keep going to the restaurant with your friends
and judge the situation as it happens. You can always ask coworkers of hers if she's single and they will say to her that you were asking -- that's cute! If you get lucky, maybe you'll run into her somewhere else around town and if she recognizes you AND wants to talk to you then you'll know she wasn't just flirting and you can ask her on that date.
Melissa