Recently, “Netflix and chill” has taken on a completely new meaning. It has become a reason to have some meaningless hookup with a random girl or guy. As a female, I would feel used. 

If a guy were to ask me to come over to “Netflix and chill,” I guarantee you he would be disappointed because I would already know what I would want to watch. 

This phrase started to change meaning about a year ago. This generation is so dirty-minded that everything becomes something sexual. Why do guys feel the need to turn Netflix on while hooking up with a random girl? Women do not like to be used and abused. Even if a guy were to randomly hook up with a girl, why in the world does it matter if Netflix is on in the background? What a waste of time. I can’t speak for all women, but I will speak for the women who agree Netflix is where I go to watch my favorite shows over again or start a new series. 

“Netflix and chill” should stay true to its word. It should mean to chill on the sofa and actually watch Netflix. If a guy asked me if I wanted to watch Netflix, I would be able to tell him the series, season and episode I am on: “Scandal,” season 1, episode 6. I don’t understand the need to jump a girl’s bones the first time you meet her. Where are all the true gentlemen? Clearly, they are not in this generation. Maybe we should just remove the phrase “Netflix and chill” altogether. “Netflix and chill” shouldn’t be used as a code name for a hookup. If a guy wants a hookup, he should have the guts to openly say it.  

“Netflix and chill” is when I go home, lay in my bed and watch my favorite show. If I invite a guy over, or he invites me over, I would hope he respects me enough to just watch TV with me and not try to get me in bed. If you are expecting that, then you can turn your car around and go home. I don’t mind actually watching Netflix by myself. 

In today’s world, people have lost the meaning of the word “date.” This generation sees dating as “Netflix and chill.” That is not a date. A date is getting to know a person and connecting with their personality. A date could be going to dinner then going to watch a movie at home or even going to something more active like laser tag or mini golf. You don’t need to impress me with your body. Personality is the best quality a person can have. So, let us understand, “Netflix and chill” is an instant turn-off and chivalry is not dead.