DATING
A date refers to an activity two people share together with the intention of getting to know each other better on a potentially romantic level.
In earlier centuries, young adults were expected to court with the intention of finding a marriage partner, rather than for social reasons courtship is the traditional dating period before engagement and marriage.
During a courtship, a couple dates to get to know each other and decide if there will be an engagement. Usually
Courtship is a public affair, done in public and with family approval.