AG, I like that line. We men are generally not so nuanced as you women, so saying what you mean always helps.
I had the exact opposite problem as your friend from the beer tent. If I asked you to do something and you say "I can't make it that weekend," or something equally non-commital, I assumed that you were not interested and wouldn't ask again (at least not anytime soon). Often I would find out afterwards that the woman was interested in me, just already had plans. So, the point is, I agree with your C!
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