I think being slapped into cuffs for a verbal comment like the one op made is an extreme example anyways. Especially, in the states. I'm not even going to interject my opinion of "bowing out" to such nonsense. I will be criminalized, before emasculated, period! I also, think the op missed a perfect opportunity to instruct others of the social cues an point them out independently or maybe go a little more in depth with dissecting the ins and outs of the interaction for those just starting out, but this is what the forum is for and here we are. Also, this chit isn't rocket science and ppl need to change their perception that it is. Noob or not. All it takes is a willingness to do and doing it on a frequent basis. The forum is a great whiteboard for sharing ideas, however you can draw X's and O's all fvcking day long, but executing your game plan on the field is a whole different ball game. Experience... Success with women... It's out here to be taken and it's simple to the very few men in this world that understand, when to take what is given to you and what is yours. OP was given the greenlight and seized the opportunity.