What constitutes a date vs hanging out? I guess the differences are a little more nuanced but I’d like to see what other people think as well.

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  1. I consider a “date” as a interaction with the direct intention of building a romantic bond and courtship.

    I consider “Hanging Out” much more casual. Could be something as simple as two people in the same room talking or a casual hookup.

  2. From what I can tell, the difference is completely and totally arbitrary to the individuals involved in the event. There are even cases where one party believes that an event is a “date” and another believes that same event is “hanging out”.

  3. a date would probably be more planned/formal. Asking someone for a specific activity that you planned out. Hanging out would be something like chilling at your house, going for a walk, just going about your day without a plan.

  4. Date: When you go out for a meal, a movie etc etc- with romantic connotations

    Hangout: Word a guy uses when he wants you to come over and get in your pants

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