We're demanding equal pay and respect from catcallers.

Too many women are hesitant to ask guys on dates, to give guys an inkling of their interest in them.

However, why would you want to pass up an opportunity for a great relationship?

Instead of waiting around for something to happen, shake things up.

Really, everyone—man or woman— should have a pretty clear idea what the answer is to 'Will you go out with me?

' before you even ask it." The gay committed guy Bradford "bet[s] there are even more [men] who'd be welcome to women making the first move." He contends that not every man wants a quiet "damsel in distress." And finally, single straight guy Max, has mixed feelings on the issue-explaining that while a girl asking him out is intriguing and could be construed as "awesome or amusing," men "CAN get freaked out and you CAN look desperate if you do this in the wrong manner." This is somewhat related to Katz' analysis.

First Time Risky Relationship Initiatives First time risky initiatives are direct and unambiguous requests that have not been made previously, and that will either be clearly accepted or rejected.

Clark (2008) found that the use of nonverbal "proceptive behaviors" generally makes someone of the opposite sex more attractive.