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Hootie,
I know it's not okay to blame the victim, and I am not trying to make you feel bad, but I think it was probably not a good idea to tell him about your store change and to call him to come in after he had already overstepped the professional business line (by giving you the mall gift certificate).
I think that he is probably a somewhat lonely old man, and the fact that you gave him a little attention made him think that you are interested and that is why he is doing all these things.
I don't know what you have said, but it sounds to me like you are avoiding the situation at hand by telling him you have plans, or have a boyfriend each time he asks you out. And telling him that you will maybe do lunch will just encourage him to keep asking.
You need to be very clear about your intentions and let this guy know that you are not interested. Be very careful and if he does anything else creepy, contact mall security or the police immediately.
Also, who is he buying all this jewelry for if he is asking you out? Doesn't he already have a wife or girlfriend.
Anyway, good luck... I hope you get this all resolved quicly.
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