(Random turtle that my family brought in from outside our house in the front yard and it's been living with us for weeks now)
I'm like this turtle that likes to hide in his shell. I would consider myself shy and not the type to take the initiative if it came to dating. Also when it comes to women, I think I would be slow to understand how they feel or what they were thinking hence the reference to the turtle.
Honestly, I'm someone that doesn't go out too often unless for an occasion or the rare moments where I actually planned something. Based on this and my turtle like characteristics which I mentioned before, if it came to a woman asking me out or me asking them out in person, I would much prefer the woman to ask me out.
We are in different times now than in the past where woman now are more empowered and treated better and equally to men; I don't see a problem with a woman asking a guy out. Even though it's against the social norms, traditions, etc in some countries, I don't think it should be frowned upon. Everyone has the right to love and chase someone they like so why can't a woman ask a guy out if she's interested in him.
A woman asking me out has never happened to me in person and it would be a low chance of happening since I'm in an Asian country. I think in Asian countries it's still leaning towards men to make the first move from my experience. It's all good though because I'm still working, trying & learning new things and figuring out what I want for the rest of my life and hopefully along the way I meet someone that wants me in their life as their partner for life.
It was a short writeup this week but I hope I was able to justify why I would prefer a woman to ask me out. Feel free to drop down in the comments below what you think and we can have a friendly discussion.
Thank you so much if you made it to the end and I hope you all have a great weekend!