Subj : Hobbies vs. Interests
To   : MORTAR
From : Rob Mccart
Date : Sat Aug 16 2025 15:25:33

RM> >...more important, your definition of what constitutes a 'Hobby'.

MO>I see "hobbies" distinct from "interests" in that hobbies are more hands-on e
  >avors, where interests are more passive.  For example, if you have an interes
  >n trains, then you probably read about them, watch them, etc., but you don't
  >ld model trains, make trips to famous round houses, etc.  "passtimes" are jus
  >hat, something to do to kill time, like playing games on your phone while wai
  >g in the checkout line at the store, that kind of thing.

Yes, the definition will vary by the person. Some things, like playing games
on your phone, are just a time filler as you said. To call something a
hobby I think you have to be more involved in it, make time to do it as
opposed to just using it to fill time.

There'd be some who agree or disagree about whether some of the simpler
things like reading or doing jigsaw puzzles are a hobby or not.

But technically, a hobby is supposed to be an interest that you put
time into so almost anything might qualify as a hobby for a person,
if not for the majority of people.

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