is only made worse by having to endure this interaction every once in awhile:
*two dudes stand in line next to one another*
Me (holding a pen and ticket prepared to take an order): Are the two of you together?
One dude: Well, yeah, I'm paying but you know, we're not like... toGETHer together you know? I mean, I'm paying and whatnot, but we're not...that way, you know?
and since having to endure this multiple times, I've come up with several responses.
1. Oh, yeah, I get it. *wink*
2. Don't worry, I understand the need for discretion.
3. One person is paying; it's a date.
4. Wow, I'm gay as fuck and that was hella gay, dude. (The fired route/bad ending)