@Hagi,
I would say you are reading interest where there really isn't any interest and they worry about your reacting poorly if they say no outright.
If someone really wants to date you, they will say yes clearly to your invite. If they don't say yes clearly, they don't actually have an interest in dating you.
Besides, wouldn't you rather date someone who is enthusiastic about a date with you rather than have to convince someone to date you?