New to the whole “casual dating” scene (whatever tf casual means), and I’m curious on how setting up a hangout works? Do I have to express it’s “casual,” as opposed to serious, or is it just inferred by the other person that it’s casual? I’m assuming you don’t want it to be platonic but also don’t want it to be inferred that you’re pushing for something serious either.

Maybe I have the ‘tism because I’m not understanding the social cues involved with casual dating.

E.g.: “hey want to hangout this weekend, casually?”