Are people normally this confussing when you are asking them out?

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I'd normally agree, if she flat out rejected him. But she said "I'll have to think about it" that automatically leaves the door open. I think "hey, have you given going out with me any more thought?" is appropriate. Then you can get a more clear answer.

Btw, not that this is relevant to this case, but in many countries a man is expected to ask a girl out multiple times before she says yes.

She is letting him down easy. I've done it myself many times. Saying no is very hard.

I get that, but I bet you never said "I'll think about it" to let someone down easy cause that leaves the option open. Plus she's right about it being difficult to adjust after long trips to the third world. Dating just seems weird after that.

I'm just as inclined to think that she's just being honest. Plus, nothing to lose from asking one more time.