What does it mean when you ask a guy out on a date, and he responds with 'I will think about it, maybe next week', while smiling?

[Anonymous]

Hey everyone, I need your opinion on something. So, I recently asked my crush out on a date, and his response was a bit ambiguous. He showed signs of interest initially, but then he got absent from school for 3 months related to his health, and when he get back he started to ignore me. When I faced him face to face and asked if he would like to go on a date with me, he got silent and looked at me. Finally, he said, 'I will think about it, maybe next week,' all while smiling. I'm not sure how to interpret this. Does it sound like he's genuinely considering it, or is he politely declining? What are your thoughts on his behavior? Thanks in advance for your input!

[RebelinSteel]

He may be busy and can’t give you a direct answer

he may want to think about it and then reply, as he was not expecting it.

or he may just say no to you

only he knows

[slatyb]

There is no maybe, only yes and no. "I will think about it" -- he's not that keen on you. That's a pretty lame way to decline.

[Anonymous]

He doesn't seem like he is interested and is trying to turn you down nicely.

[DishLady]

It means he's a douchebag. Move along.