dictionary.com = An engagement to go out socially with another person, often out of romantic interest.
That doesn't say enough though. I think what I mean to say is, what separates a date from a casual hangout?
I mean,
does someone have to say "it's a date" before they go out for the event to actually be a date?
and how would you know if it is out of "romantic interest" when someone wants to do something with you?
and does it have to involve wanting to pay for the other person?
and does it have to involve taking the person home, walking the person to the door and kissing the person good night? (ok the above 2 points might be for girls)
OR a date can seem like a perfectly casual hangout until you know the other person's intentions. I mean maybe not this time, but the next time s/he may give you a clue. But before that hint, would you consider these "social events" to be dates?
I was chatting with a friend the other day and this interested me. We were arguing whether or not this guy she "hangs out with" is actually taking her out on dates but not saying it to be so. That way, he won't be rejected.
Could it be! Could a "hang out" be a cover for a date? It's smart isn't it.
Or is this something that you can feel? But who is to say that both will feel the same way? |