I started going to see a certain doctor a few weeks ago. I have a treatment plan that includes visits a couple times a week for about 12 weeks. There are several very cute and nice women there – there are masseuses, physical therapists, and trainers, as well as the doctors – and that got me thinking about whether it’s generally considered acceptable or somehow offensive to ask out someone like that – not my doctor, but someone who works in the office.
And it gets more complicated. In particular, there are two receptionists who I’ve talked to a bit. One is extremely friendly and fun, but I am not attracted to her romantically. The second one I have talked to less, but is also nice, seems intelligent, is very cute, and gives a big smile when I see her and make a little chit-chat. Just the other day, the first one slipped me a note saying she’d like to be friends and included contact info, but said, “if not, no worries, honestly.” She has said before that she is somewhat new to the area and has not met a lot of friends here. So, I have a few issues here: Is there some chance she really would be interested in just being friends? Or would I be leading her on if I contacted her? Since I’ve talked to her more, would it be bad form to ask out the other receptionist? And would it be a bad idea to ask out someone who works at my doctor’s office, who I will be seeing a fair bit for some weeks? Should I wait until I finish treatment? I’m worried about making a faux pas.
