>>You’re not making assumptions anymore. Even if 90% is exaggerated, you’ve still recognized that this is already happening regularly. There’s nothing to feel self-centered about by asking some questions up front. <<

Point.

>>but remember, Item 2 will eventually lead back to Item 1.<<

I am going to stubbornly maintain my belief that not every single guy that asks me to hang out is looking for sex-things. Some of the offers of friendship-type things are going to be genuine.