So, someone who wanted to take things slowly would turn them down
Maybe? It’s a negotiation. For example that someone could have counter-suggested a coffee at Starbucks, that’s a “you’re going too fast” signal. Or said “Sure, but I’ll have to run in 10 minutes, I have an appointment to catch”, that’s a “yes to coffee, no to sex” signal. There is a VERY large variety of ways to signal interest, intentions, etc.
Maybe? It’s a negotiation. For example that someone could have counter-suggested a coffee at Starbucks, that’s a “you’re going too fast” signal. Or said “Sure, but I’ll have to run in 10 minutes, I have an appointment to catch”, that’s a “yes to coffee, no to sex” signal. There is a VERY large variety of ways to signal interest, intentions, etc.