Are Social Gatherings More About Shared Interests Than Formality?

[Urvashi]

Friends and family now meet over hobbies, workshops, or food experiences instead of structured events. Which shared-interest gatherings stick in your memory? Do casual meetups feel more rewarding than traditional celebrations? How do you discover new ways to connect socially?

 

[Lolita]

It feels like social gatherings are shifting toward shared interests rather than formal routines. People seem more comfortable bonding over hobbies, games, food, or creative activities instead of traditional events. Interest-based meetups usually feel more relaxed and make it easier to connect naturally without the pressure of formality.

 

[Nomad]

Actually, it has become formality than shared interest. When I am invited to a gathering, I go not because of shared interest but because it is a formality, not accepting invitation would become very rude