Women and men should ask each other out . I have been asked out by women , quite a few in fact .Yes ask out men , ladies . If they don't like it then there probably not in touch with the 21st century or maybe they are .
I know your question is for the men venus, but can I say that I would never in a million years ask a man out. I never have, and if that makes me old fashioned then so be it.
However, I do think that in general, women go for the more subtle approach to show interest don´t you think?
englisheleganceBirmingham, West Midlands, England UK3,025 posts
JAN_is: I know your question is for the men venus, but can I say that I would never in a million years ask a man out. I never have, and if that makes me old fashioned then so be it.
However, I do think that in general, women go for the more subtle approach to show interest don´t you think?
Me neither Jan,.. I think its a man thing and always will..
JAN_is: I know your question is for the men venus, but can I say that I would never in a million years ask a man out. I never have, and if that makes me old fashioned then so be it.
However, I do think that in general, women go for the more subtle approach to show interest don´t you think?
I think women are overall more subtle. But its interesting to read the mixed reactions the question has gotten...I dont think theres a right or wrong here and its been educational. Ive learned that C/S men are a bunch of big ole sweetie pies. I wont feel as intimidated about asking a gentleman out now.
venusenvy: How do you men feel about gender equality as relates to women asking men out? Do you like it? are you flattered, touched, freaked out? offended??
It doesn't happen much.
I don't know whether its an innate trait...part of being feminine, or whether its an artificially-imposed gender stereotype.
But I do know that in my entire life only a couple of girls ever asked me out.
Instead, they generally hinted (sometimes strongly) that I should ask them out.
And somehow, that seems to be the best solution for preserving natural gender roles in a natural way.
RobbieM: Why? If you like someone why not hang out with them?
I've been stupid in the past and made rules for myself, like don't date people you work with etc,,,but a life with regrets isn't a happy one.
If in doubt ask, as you never know what's around the corner.
It´s not about abiding by rules Robbie, it´s how one is brought up I suppose in some small way, age, and how comfortable one is if in that situation.
To be honest, and I´m not blowing my own trumpet, I´ve never had to ask a man out nor wanted to.
I do feel for men though having to be the instigator in many ways particularly with the thought of possible rejection in the back of their minds, so perhaps women should be more proactive. Not me though, I prefer to be asked.....sometimes, because it´s just as difficult to say no thanks to someone too you know.
I have been ask out several times,and actually took it as a compliment.The same way as when i am at a disco,i have been asked to dance. They have all been "ladies",and in fact Spanish.Maybe its something here they dont find as a problem.
pierrot_le_fouRiyadh, Ar Riyad Saudi Arabia582 posts
Being asked out is great. Don't be too subtle, or we'll miss the signal and you'll think we ain't interested. Also, ask out people who have shown some sort of interest (this applies to both genders -- it ain't nice to get rejected time and again)
RobbieMHertford, Hertfordshire, England UK4,553 posts
venusenvy: Actually thats a very good point
I'm living proof of that's absolutely right.
True story may in Malta on a beach with my GF and her daughter at the time, a week later flew home apparently with pneumonia.
A week later i was virtually dead.....so believe me, now i see the world differently.
You really never know, so if in doubt, if you see anyone you like, ask them out for a night, for a meal, a coffee...a night juggling dwarfs, because if like me, after a surreal week coughing up blood and having double lung failure...believe me it brings it into perspective real fast.
RobbieM: I'm living proof of that's absolutely right.
True story may in Malta on a beach with my GF and her daughter at the time, a week later flew home apparently with pneumonia.
A week later i was virtually dead.....so believe me, now i see the world differently.
You really never know, so if in doubt, if you see anyone you like, ask them out for a night, for a meal, a coffee...a night juggling dwarfs, because if like me, after a surreal week coughing up blood and having double lung failure...believe me it brings it into perspective real fast.
Goodness thats scary I see your point. Carpe Diem! We should live life before it over
I kinda am on the cuff about asking men out , def give you an idea of what they are going through and now seeing the reponses... well I'm still unsure ...I can't say if what I do is actually "asking" them out if I see someone I'm really interested in..I say here's my number if your interested give me a call
venusenvy: I think women are overall more subtle. But its interesting to read the mixed reactions the question has gotten...I dont think theres a right or wrong here and its been educational. Ive learned that C/S men are a bunch of big ole sweetie pies. I wont feel as intimidated about asking a gentleman out now.
And I used to think that it was the norm for a lady to ask me out!
So now I know that even I can ask someone out. It did come about a bit late seeing that I am now very much involved.
Joking apart, I love it when my woman asks me out and treats me too, occasionally. We do not have hard and fast rules. Sometimes we share, sometimes we take it in turns, whatever is most appropriate.
pierrot_le_fouRiyadh, Ar Riyad Saudi Arabia582 posts
gemeh22: I kinda am on the cuff about asking men out , def give you an idea of what they are going through and now seeing the reponses... well I'm still unsure ...I can't say if what I do is actually "asking" them out if I see someone I'm really interested in..I say here's my number if your interested give me a call
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