Lou--I completely agree with you!! However, the women that have gone without dates were made miserable at work afterwards. I am new to the state and my job and do not really want to cause issues that could be avoided. So, if I cannot get a date, I will get a migraine really damn quick!

Lixie--Oooooo.....would love for it to work out that way!!!

WI--I like the this suggestion better than the first!

Lilith--1# Everything when you work around a bunch of god complexed surgeons. 2# Not sure of the "why". Was just told that things would be better for me if I took a date. Women in the past that did not take a date....their worklife was not so enjoyable for months after that. 3# I assume it is some sort of backwoods southern thing....as I have never encountered this anywhere else. 4# Advice and/or volunteer!!