I take issue with that. For guys who have been "off the market" and faithful husbands for 15-20 years, it has to be terribly intimidating to ask for the first date. Also, this IS 2005, and women should not be shy about asking guys out like 1955. How is the guy supposed to know if you are single or otherwise taken?
Ya know we addressed this on a 1,000+ thread and couldn't agree!
You could turn that around and ask how does a woman know?
Its a matter of personal reference, I like a man that see whats he wants and goes after it.
Also men need to pay more attention to a woman's body lanuage, its defintely a clue to the old question: to approach or not to approach
However I say when in doub, go for it!
Well, sorry. I got married at 18 in 1967 and had not dated more than once or twice before I met my future husband.
I am shy and would never ask a guy out. Good grief! What if he said no?
I don't wear my wedding rings anymore now that I am a widow. He would know I was not married by that. Also, he would know that I was not already spoken for if I showed interest in him.