In previous years we would have referred to it as traditional dating. In traditional dating a man or woman would ask one another out, typically face to face where they could set up a time and place to meet. This type of dating was common during the 1950s and was often referred to as “going steady,” (Burzumato). Going steady then meant having a real commitment to someone. Instead of using the term dating many refer to it today as “hanging out.” This loosely defined term allows for a more nonexclusive relationship style. Without putting a label on what is actually going on, young adults are becoming less apt to ask one another out, due simply to the fact that it doesn’t push them out of their comfort zone. We as humans like to feel comfortable. Anyone who has been through the dating phase can probably attest that sometimes they are not always the most comfortable. Dating can be awkward, messy, and complicated. Using the phrase “hang out” simplifies this action by eliminating what we would traditionally define dating as, which may lead to its ultimate decline
In previous years we would have referred to it as traditional dating. In traditional dating a man or woman would ask one another out, typically face to face where they could set up a time and place to meet. This type of dating was common during the 1950s and was often referred to as “going steady,” (Burzumato). Going steady then meant having a real commitment to someone. Instead of using the term dating many refer to it today as “hanging out.” This loosely defined term allows for a more nonexclusive relationship style. Without putting a label on what is actually going on, young adults are becoming less apt to ask one another out, due simply to the fact that it doesn’t push them out of their comfort zone. We as humans like to feel comfortable. Anyone who has been through the dating phase can probably attest that sometimes they are not always the most comfortable. Dating can be awkward, messy, and complicated. Using the phrase “hang out” simplifies this action by eliminating what we would traditionally define dating as, which may lead to its ultimate decline