How to Enjoy a Blind Date
Everyone seems to dread blind dates. No wonder. Who doesn't have at least one horror story about a blind date who lied about his age, shape, profession, intent, or interests? Despite the dates that go wrong, blind dating does not need to be stressful and it can be quite enjoyable.
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Instructions
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Keep discussions prior to your date at a minimum. Get to know your date in person. Too much discussion ahead of time can lead either party to false expectations.
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Arrive early. You will have time to get comfortable and it gives you time to mentally prepare. Arriving late indicates a lack of interest on your part.
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Plan three conversation topics prior to meeting. Blind dates often suffer from conversation lulls. A few pre-planned topics, such as where you would like to go on vacation next year or the day's news headlines, will make it easier to keep conversation flowing.
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Get rid of expectations about your date. No one wants to be thought of as a stereotype. Furthermore, you close your own mind to finding out who this person is.
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Get rid of expectations about what you'd like the outcome of the date to be. You will enjoy yourself more if you take the experience as it comes. Your date may have his or her own ideas.
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Give the date at least half an hour of your time to an hour, even if you are not interested. You might be dismissing someone prematurely. You might not be interested in the date as a partner, but perhaps this person will be your next lawyer, mechanic, gardener, tutor, or even perfect for your single best friend.
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When the date is over, thank the person for their time. If you are interested in seeing the person again, call them within the next three days. The speed with which you call conveys the level of your interest.
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Tips & Warnings
Limit the time of your date to under two hours, even if you have met the love of your life. Keep things short and sweet at the start.
All blind dates have awkward moments. Don't worry about them.
Plan to meet in a place that is public and easily accessible.
Your health and safety should always be your first priority. If you are uncomfortable for any reason, leave immediately.
