Dating Mistake: It’s the guy’s responsibility to ask for the date.
Posted on 24. Jan, 2010 by Chris in Archive, Dating
Today we’re going to have a little chat about dating and who’s responsible for asking for the first date. Ladies, you asked and we’re answering. Today’s question is, is the guy responsible for to ask for the first date?
The results are in and it’s a close one. 56% of guys think that they don’t have to ask you out. So, man up ladies and grow a pair! If you want that first date, don’t just sit by your phone waiting for it to ring. Pick up the damn thing and call him yourself. Chances are he’ll appreciate it.
Don’t believe me? Here’s what some guys said when asked if asking you out was their job:
“Not anymore. That’s just not the case any longer in today’s society.”
“No. Mostly because to be honest, I don’t always pick up on a woman’s hints about asking her out. If she does it, she’s interested.”
“No. This is real old-school thinking and outdated.”
While you’re deciding whether or not to grow a pair, keep in mind that 44% of guys are still old fashioned. The man’s man still thinks he should be the one to make that first step and ask you out.
Their reasoning? Well, read for yourself:
“Yes. Men ask. Women decide. Why break up what’s worked for 1000’s of years?”
“Yes. It goes back to chivalry. Is it truly dead? Don’t’ we still open doors for women? Don’t we wait to eat until the woman also has been served? If so, then we ask for the dates.”
“It is, unfortunately, but not because we should, it’s because women like being pursued.”
Hard call ladies. While most still have that macho bravado of “it’s the man’s job….blah, blah, blah”, others think it’s a huge load off if the woman takes the first step. You can wait by the phone, do the dirty work yourself, or if you’re undecided, flip a coin and let fate decide. Guess it all depends on how impatient you are and how much you want that first date.
