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I completely understand why it seems like asking the "what are your intentions" question would be the best approach. It's straightforward, hard to misinterpret, and should evoke a direct answer. But here's an explanation of why I wouldn't ask that question. Typically women don't pursue men - in a direct way. That's why these ladies you've encountered - at least one of whom seems to have been doing some serious flirting - don't just ask you out. I know it would make life easier if we did - and some women actually do - but the overwhelming majority of women just won't ask a man out. And to have a man - to whom you've been sending some serious signals - suddenly ask you to clarify your intentions....the result is that the woman will likely be embarrassed. She'll figure that if you've noticed the flirting - and you're interested - you'll ask her out. If you instead ask what her intentions are, she is probably going to react defensively - because from her perspective, she's made her intentions quite clear. That embarrassment may just lead her to deny that she had any intentions toward you, leaving her hurt and humiliated and you bewildered and doubting your own judgment.

Sorry, kiddo - I advise you to "play the game" and ask her to join you for a cup of coffee (or whatever). If she says yes, that's a good sign. If coffee goes well, ask her to dinner. Good luck.