Maezawa from the Corporate Planning Office here as well.
> Is it common for someone to stop replying—or simply not reply at all—after that?
I think it happens fairly often.
Those waiting for a reply may think, “They could at least respond,” but turning someone down can be difficult.
Sometimes, people choose not to reply because they feel that no matter how they word it, they’ll end up hurting the other person.
Of course, it would be better to send a proper message declining, but some people find it hard to say no.
If you’ve sent a few messages and still haven’t received a reply, I think it’s best to assume that you simply weren’t a good match.
> Do both men and women lose credibility when they behave that way?
I don’t think someone’s reputation would suffer simply because they didn’t reply.
I’m Paper Airplane, a male member.
This is pretty common. It simply means he wasn’t interested enough, so it’s normal for him not to contact you again.
It won’t affect your rating, either.
If you received a message like that, it probably means one of two things:
1. He wasn’t interested in you at all.
2. He wasn’t that interested, but thought he might be willing to meet again—then ultimately decided he didn’t want to.
P.S. Even if a woman isn’t interested, she may still have a reason to meet if the allowance is generous enough. But since men are the ones paying the allowance, they have no reason to meet again if they aren’t interested.
For a first meeting, men choose someone they find attractive, so unless the date goes well and you keep things lively, there’s little chance of meeting again. That’s why, if I receive a thank-you LINE, I’ll reply, “Let’s meet again.”
Women usually message me on LINE right after the first date. If I’m interested, I reply right away. If not, I end up replying several hours later, saying I didn’t notice the message. I won’t meet them again.
