How do you ask out a girl...

I dunno, as someone who works behind a counter (diner/restaurant place), I'd think that if a guy customer started off with 'this is kinda weird but...', that would just make it something more to laugh about. Its hard to describe, but at least with a line like that in the front, it lets the girl behind the counter KNOW that you know you're going out on a limb, and its not terribly awkward afterwards. And I dont think that line takes away from the confidence factor at all, because you're asking out this girl you dont really know... thats confidence right there.

Granted, I've never been asked out at work, and I doubt it will happen any time soon.

But yeah, I'd say get to know her by showing up as a regular customer (not too often, thats just sketchy) and chatting with her. Maybe even ask if you know her from that job interview. It'd be a great starting topic.

Oh yeah, and the drunk thing? Not a chance in hell.

Jam it back in, in the dark.