Dear Queenie,
There’s this very attractive man at work that I think likes me but no matter how much chance I give him he has never asked me out.
Queenie, should I ask him? Or what should I do?—Lady waiting
Dear Waiting,
Sure you can ask him – but be prepared for him to tell you he already has a girlfriend, or a wife or a boyfriend for that matter. Or you could (discreetly, I hope) ask some mutual friend about him – and possibly get the same kind of answer.
Even if it turns out he is interested in you, a man who does not have the gumption to make a move towards a woman who clearly is interested in him is a pretty poor bet for any kind of real relationship, in my opinion.
