If he is the right guy, he knows you are shy, and he likes that about you. "It's a set time and place, and it's just between the two of you. A guy is definitely interested if he asks you out for drinks.

Ya, I know, Tinder is meant to be hook up only, but I have actually been out on dates with men … It’s all the same thing if he asks you out but is vague about it.

Basically, he doesn't want to spend his money/time taking you to dinner yet because you might be a psycho or things might get awkward since you don't know much about each other yet. If you want to go on a date with a guy, you need to do it one-on-one. Text Messages from a Guy (and What to Reply) ... this guy forgot you existed. It’s a chance for both of you to meet in person and decide if you want to continue getting to know each other.

To buy some time, try asking him what kind of date he has in mind.

How you execute it entirely up to you. It was my experience that a guy would ask me out for a simple cup of coffee fairly quickly. He needs to put in some effort.

I just wanted to know what it means when a guy asks you out for drinks versus asking you out for dinner?

In some cases, you may find that you really need to learn how to keep a guy interested via text without coming on too strong.

... and maybe force them to be the one who puts themselves out there and asks you on a real date.

Seriously, it means he wants to ge to know you in a quiet, relaxed sort of place without the pressure of a formal dating situtation. That would be lovely.” Don’t worry about having the perfect response, since he'll be happy enough that you said yes. Let him feel the pain of missing out. Either that, or you blurt out the first response that pops into your head and then spend the next few minutes trying to back out of your first response. And he won't be rude at all.

If you're still not sure how to respond, don't be afraid to say that you need a little time to think about it. Word gets around quickly, and if you start ignoring dozens of emails, your reputation will get tarnished.

How you respond to a guy's request to take you on a date depends on how you feel about him, whether you are interested in dating anyone at the moment and if he is your type. Try out your gentle no nestled amongst some polite words.

He went out with his friends or maybe even on dates with a girl he now realizes he's not into, forgot to be in … Then suddenly, it’s Saturday and you don’t know anything about the date. You need to figure out what you’re comfortable with not what the guy wants.

You're worth so much more than someone who ignores you and gives you vague responses and doesn't see how amazing you are. I really appreciate the offer though.” If you get pushback, whip out the plain old no, and let that be that.