LoDolce tells us that “a date implies that theres a future potential for a relationship, hanging out is merely for hooking up.” Examples of a date may be going out for drinks or coffee, being taken to dinner (regardless of who pays) or going out to see a movie, whereas a hangout is staying in to watch Netflix or

Is it a date or a hang out?

If its a date, you will likely see each other one on one or with another couple. If youre with a group of other people for the entire time, such as the other persons friend group, youre likely just hanging out.