First off, hello all. Doing my yearly check in, blame Kenny.
Also, I apologize for the quick response. It did sound like quickie gender role cheap answer. I mean, hell, I just ended a year long relationship with another lady so...I have a little experience? So let me resay my original thought now that I have some time.
Regardless of your gender, if you're interested and you decided, hey I'm gonna go for this one, you gotta lead. And by lead, I mean letting it be known that you're interested. Body language, physical proximity, gearing the conversation to topics they're passionate about to get a feel for them/show you're interested. That's what I mean.
In general, with my experience with women (like, I'm trying to date you type way) they... kinda do expect the other person to lead. I mean, its sexist and stupid as fuck. Never had that problem with guys, felt more equal. There's this idea that women deserve to be entertained and worshiped in exchange for their time, and it's total fucking bullshit.
/mini rant
Leo, get some furniture, a box of pizza, and try the netflix and chill method.