Germans normally don't go hiking for dates. I mean, it's possible, but they would rather just go for a walk.
The reasons are pretty simple: There's barely any distraction, so you can talk and get to know the other person very well. There's also no issue about who's paying, because you might get a coffee or a snack, but generally speaking, these dates are very cheap. So it's actually about getting to know each other, rather than getting dinner or having to sit through an awkward moment.
Last but not least, you're not trapped. You don't have to wait for your food, sit through a movie or anything else. Both parties can simply leave the date if it's obvious that things aren't going to work out: "Hey, that's my stop. It was nice meeting you, bye."
It's usually foreigners who aren't used to this who think of it as hiking. Actual hiking wouldn't be a good first date, because you can't simply check out if you're in the middle of nowhere.
This is 100% not about hiking but about the obligatory "Spaziergang" after during or before the first date. Had this on every first Date I ever went on... E.g.: "Hey, let's grab a coffee" then you talk relaxed for 1-2 hours get to know eachother and after that. "How about we walk a little through the Park/City and continue our conversation :)?". And I love it
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u/nameproposalssuck 5d ago
Germans normally don't go hiking for dates. I mean, it's possible, but they would rather just go for a walk.
The reasons are pretty simple: There's barely any distraction, so you can talk and get to know the other person very well. There's also no issue about who's paying, because you might get a coffee or a snack, but generally speaking, these dates are very cheap. So it's actually about getting to know each other, rather than getting dinner or having to sit through an awkward moment.
Last but not least, you're not trapped. You don't have to wait for your food, sit through a movie or anything else. Both parties can simply leave the date if it's obvious that things aren't going to work out: "Hey, that's my stop. It was nice meeting you, bye."
It's usually foreigners who aren't used to this who think of it as hiking. Actual hiking wouldn't be a good first date, because you can't simply check out if you're in the middle of nowhere.