Today at work I helped a family of three: two were flying, one was helping them translate and making sure everything worked out. I had to help them get through the security checkpoint fast - wheelchairs do not make that easy - and get them on board.
The one not flying - a man - came through the checkpoint to help his two older female family members. He left as soon as we got them settled on board... or so I thought.
As I was headed back to the ticket counter I noticed him ahead of me, and then I noticed him stop and turn around. He thanked me and said, "I didn't even catch your name." So I told him. And then we walked toward the exit point together, though I was actually looking for a couple of last minute check-ins.
As we parted ways, he said, "Well, thank you again very much for your help. Can I take you to dinner sometime?"
I said, "No, but thank you. It's all part of my job."
I wasn't sure if the gentleman was asking me to dinner as a thank you for helping his family, which I could not accept by law and company policy. Or was he asking me out on a date separate from the fact that I helped his family.
If it was the former, good move on my part. Though it was very nice, I don't want to get fired on the off chance that it gets back to the company. If it was the latter, well that's flattering!
But I'm not quite sure what it was, so I guess I'll never know.
