Am I the only person who feels really embarrassed for everyone involved? This is not the kind of thing that should be done in public. If you want to court someone then get in touch with them and make some real offers. If they say "no" even after you've made a couple bigger offers then respect that, and move on with your life.
No, you're not the only one. It brings to mind an awkward, overly public marriage proposal. Not something I'd want to be on the receiving end of. And if the other party turns them down, the rejection is just that much more awkward.
