It was a disaster every time he had to deal with a clerk! So I taught him a simple trick. First notice if she has a bit of jewelry, a pretty blouse or whatever. Then you say "That's a nice _____. My wife/ sister/cousin's (NOT Mom for clothing- only jewelry) birthday is coming up soon and I'd like to get her one like it. Where'd you get it?"

So, you obviously won't be using "wife" since you guys are trying to pick her up, but by asking about getting a gift for a female relative, you have established yourself as a man with good fashion taste and a guy who treats women well! That's a pretty good start! - Granny :hippy: