Right... so maybe you should have a chat with Squadfather since you articulate this well. He doesn't seem to get this.
I have a unique perspective on this matter. There's an old saying: Marry for money and you'll earn every penny. Leading up to the divorce I dated this rich doctor chick who was crazy as hell. Wanted to buy me crap (clothes, Rolex, blah blah blah). Told her I could buy my own crap, LOL! When being dumped... she upped the ante "stay with me and you'll never have to work again another day in your life". I, being honest, replied.. "I'd rather pick up cans for the deposit than be with you another minute". A day or two later some other chick called and asked me out. This psycho called me and hung arounf for years. Would be calling now if she had the number.
Thing is, she was offering stuff i didn't need. All I need is someone to hang out with that isn't too big a pain in the ass. On it's surface that seems like the simplest thing in the world but it's pretty hard to find.
Ultimately, the two sexes aren't 'judged' on an equal basis. It's a male dominated society. I'm not saying that a woman with her stuff together doesn't have a lot of options, just that a guy with his stuff together has way more options. I don't look at guys too often but you can find an above average girl damn near anywhere/anytime. The social 'need' to have someone doesn't really exist for men. No one will really ask a guy "what's wrong" if he doesn't have kids or is single too long. People just assume he hasn't found the 'right person'. With a woman, people assume the problem is you aren't the 'right person'.
As far as food service, cashiers, attendents and other pretty girls guys end up interacting with for a short time it's hard to say. I really don't assume someone's a dumbass for working a crappy job at a young age. A little older and they may be trying to get ahead. My guess is that seeing big game awakens the hunter's spirit. The need to take that one shot while the chance is there. I'd usually tell guys to go for it and just ask her out. For some reason, being pretty is my guess, attention really does go to their heads. I don't get that because there are so many pretty girls in the world that it's not too special. Besides, she's moving up dating a guy like Squadfather. If a woman picks up a broke attendant from some store he's gonna end up costing
her money, LOL!
With waitresses/bartenders, I'm certain someone bringing a guy food/drink reminds him of mom.