I think that no one will ever give a clear answer to this question. Because the essence of a human relationship is always different and always intriguing. I think that it is very dependent on our traditions and religion. In the modern American and European world, a woman can be the first to show off if she wants to. At same time many women realize the masculine nature of men who like to conquer and feel superior. But I would not recommend women to be very assertive and take full responsibility for themselves. We women are very resourceful and cunning creatures)). And I think that our task is only to hint to a man that we are ready to get to know each other closer. A woman’s main task is to show the readiness to a conversation, invitation for a drink, a compliment, anything. And women are artists in showing it unconsciously in many different ways. Therefore, dear men, be more courageous and never be afraid to speak first if you see small signs of attention from a woman. It means that you have already won, if you started talking. I can give you a little hint how to know that the woman is interested in you: She is looking straight into your eyes either more than twice or once but continuously. She is smiling with an open, friendly smile, and can be watering her lips. She is touching her hair, fixing or playing with strands of it. She is fixing her clothes in front of you: unbuttoning a shirt or on contrary putting it on, putting up a loose string, rolls up her sleeves, etc. The same is applicable to her accessories. She is touching the seductive parts of her body, like exposed parts of a hand, or is slightly petting her hip, knee, neck. She is making her movements graceful and smooth. She has "on accident" dropped something o the floor: a lipstick, a purse, a glove. She is asking you for help with something. If this is online dating then: She can write you a short flirty invitation. She can write you a letter about herself or about her life situation, but she will never be implicated in feelings for you in the first letter. She is well acquainted with your profile and you noticed it.This means that she frequently visits your profile. Any beginning of a relationship is always an intrigue and a feeling of some kind of magic. We worry, feelings overwhelm our emotions, endorphins are released. And I wish that we as often as possible have these pleasant emotions. Life is one and we must use our chance to find love every day! With warm for everybody, Maria