So you switch it from an innocent birthday kiss to putting her on the spot requesting a relationship, unless she has already firmly decided that is what she wants it will backfire something fierce.Phasmal said:A simple conversation of `I like you, do you like me/will you go out with me?` would probably save a lot of hassle.
And there is no "I was just kidding" option in that scenario.
Oh yes the number is much higher then in the middle ages, it is probably up to a full 1%EDIT: Also, this isn't the middle ages, loads of women make the first move.