What Hanging Out Really Means

what hanging out really means.

If you look closely at what hanging out actually is,

whether you're exploring a new city or visiting a theme park,

about 90% of the time is spent walking,

talking, waiting, and looking at things.

Think about a day at a theme park.

You spend most of your time walking

from one ride to the next, waiting in long lines,

talking to your friend while you wait,

and looking at the sights.

This is the simple, often boring,

truth of almost all social activity.

Younger people complain about being bored quickly.

If you get bored this easily now,

life will be much harder later.

When you're young, hanging out might involve

wild, high energy activities.

But as you get older, cut out drinking and settle down,

most of the hanging out becomes walking and talking.

In your mind, you might think hanging out

is like an action movie, jumping from planes

or running on beaches with music.

It's not.

It's mostly just a lot of walking.

If you can't handle the walking, the waiting,

and the conversation without getting bored,

you're going to have a rough time.

Armani talks.