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Ladies, when can a man approach you?

210 replies

BeerAndHummus · 10/02/2018 01:09

I mean, what signals do you give to show a guy you want him to approach you? Repeated glances, smile, close proximity...etc? And how to know the difference between "I find you interesting but don't want to talk to you" and "please, come talk to me"?

How do/don't you want to him to approach you?

Do you also find guys' "signs of interest" confusing sometimes?

I misinterpreted signals in the past, and I know many of my friend (males and females) did too.

OP posts:
HarmlessChap · 12/02/2018 15:31

Many guys I know are so hopeless at spotting signs that unless some woman was waving her knickers in the air, pointing at a bloke and shouting hey you, yes you come here, they'd be none the wiser.

In this age of equality I do find it sad that a few of my female friends still belive that its the man's role to make the first move.

UpABitLate · 12/02/2018 15:36

From a woman's point of view, way too many men operate on the basis of "don't ask don't get" even when it's hopelessly inappropriate / there's quite obviously no chance, so maybe it balances out in the middle.

PancakeInMaBelly · 12/02/2018 15:46

I dont EVER want to be asked out at work. Its not fair: you cant walk away, you cant tell them to just fuck off if they dont take the first no gracefully. Youre trapped/ captive and have to react professionally no matter how crudely or agressively they do it.

The fact that a man uses that imbalance to their advantage is always going to instantly make me feel unsafe around them, so it will always be a no.

slug · 12/02/2018 15:56

I've got to question why you are asking for tips in how to approach women when you are, in your own words, "happily Married". If you're married, why do you want to approach women? Does your wife know of your predilections?

Either treat women as people or keep the fuck away.

cjferg · 12/02/2018 16:57

PancakeInMaBelly Ugh yes, this guy once asked me for 'a roll and sausage and your number' at my work. It's ridiculous they think they can come into somewhere you have to be every day and make you feel uncomfortable. He was having a laugh with his mates too about it. My boss did say that she hoped I told him to fuck off though...

She has no problem with letting arseholes in her shop know they are arseholes thankfully!

Myheartbelongsto · 12/02/2018 22:10

Half of you sound so miserable I bet even the tide wouldn't take you out.

PancakeInMaBelly · 12/02/2018 22:12

BINGO

UpABitLate · 12/02/2018 22:38

Well played pancake!

Prize is a date with the op :)

PancakeInMaBelly · 12/02/2018 22:39

swoon

UpABitLate · 12/02/2018 22:46

GrinGrinGrin

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