Client with a crush asks you out

Dealing with this dilemma

• Judgmental/parental response: “That’s being so inappropriate! ”
• Indecisive response: “That sounds like a lot of fun, but I already have other plans.”
• Personalizing the response: “What do you think, that I go out with all my clients?”
• Professional response: “I appreciate the invitation, but it’s my firm policy not to socialize with clients.”