basically... what it comes down to is this.
Women are NOT dumb. Heck, when it comes to this type of stuff (reading peoples hidden intentions) most men are bumbling fools compared to women.
They KNOW when a man is just being friendly, and when he is trying to “come on” to them. And they can see through your excuse like a parent can see through a young childs attempt at a lie.
Are you a man who wants to be friends with a woman? then be a friend. But dont pretend you are friends when you actually want something entirely different.
Preach it sister.