1) If hanging out is in private, it almost certainly is intended to involve something sexual.
2) If hanging out is in public, it almost certainly is intended to get you to let your guard down, so that in the future, hanging out can be done in private. (see item 1)
In either case, asking up front is 100% acceptable, and, if reading signals is not your strong suit, consider it a 100% requirement for yourself as well. If the dude beats around the bush or outright lies, you know never to associate with him again. If he’s upfront and honest, you know the situation and can decide for yourself, without ending up in a position you didn’t want to be in.
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Date: 2021-06-18 07:40 pm (UTC)1) If hanging out is in private, it almost certainly is intended to involve something sexual.
2) If hanging out is in public, it almost certainly is intended to get you to let your guard down, so that in the future, hanging out can be done in private. (see item 1)
In either case, asking up front is 100% acceptable, and, if reading signals is not your strong suit, consider it a 100% requirement for yourself as well. If the dude beats around the bush or outright lies, you know never to associate with him again. If he’s upfront and honest, you know the situation and can decide for yourself, without ending up in a position you didn’t want to be in.