Hanging out, for some, is more enjoyable and comfortable when meeting a new person.
Therefore, traditional dating has gradually become a thing of the past, and ‘hanging out’ has took the place of dating. “Hanging out” or “tagging along” has become the new version of dating, and traditional dates have become less common. More people are beginning to prefer “tagging along” rather than a traditional date; being hanging out usually consists of multiple people. A male in the article stated “I don’t like to take girls out. I like to have them to join in on what I’m …show more content…
It makes the date very intimate and personal, and it allows one to see other sides of a person one could not see ‘hanging out’. Many people may disagree, and believe traditional dating is not an effective way of dating anymore, and it takes a lot of effort and time. While traditional dating does takes effort and time, these qualities are what makes traditional dating better than ‘hanging out’. People often appreciate the romance and effort of a picnic date more than ‘hanging out’ with a significant other. When one is willing to simply put aside their time and put effort towards a date, it sends a clear message of a desire for a relationship. Although dating culture has evolved to ‘hanging out’ a traditional date is often more appreciated and thought of as romantic. The dating culture has evolved, and dating has become a group of people hanging out.
Although ‘hanging out’ has become more common, it is impersonal and it can potentially send the message that one only wants to be friends and nothing more. Hanging out, should be done with friends and family, or in an established relationship. Traditional dating is a more