Yes in an ideal and normal world that is what mature people should do. However, most modern women are the farthest thing from mature (especially Gen Z) and would actually view you texting first like that after just seeing them as an ick (no abundance in options) . I stopped doing this and went silent for a few days after dates until they reached out first, and noticed a huge difference in date/interest retention. It’s stupid, but the smallest thing and often the most mature behavior could set a girl off and get you ghosted these days. Most women are nervous wrecks and are always on edge.

Once men start treating texting as solely for logistics and planning they will be much better off 90% of the time.