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Have you ever had that experience when you've met a new person, you're hitting it off, and then they pose that dreaded question to you: "What do you like to do in your free time?" Um, Netflix binges? Stalking my middle school ex? Are these socially acceptable responses? Unfortunately, dear reader, they are not, and it's moments like these when it's the most helpful to have a casual hobby.

Yes, a hobby. No, it doesn’t have to be coin collecting or building tiny little boats in glass bottles (but no shade if that's your thing!). Lucky for you, I’ve searched far and wide for hobbies that will have a first date , Insta story stalker, or college admissions specialist thinking, "Wow, they're so interesting and well-rounded." The result?

Whether you’re looking for fun things

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