AvaClaire Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 I haven't been on a date in a while, so my friends want to set me up on a blind date with this guy that I have never met. I told them I would, but I am kind of nervous about it. I am really picky when it comes to the guys I date. What if he isn't attractive? I really don't think my friends would set me up with someone they didn't think I would like, but still, you never know. Have any of you ever been on a blind date? How did it go? Did you like the guy? If not, what did you do? How did you act? I have never been on a blind date and could use some advice. Thanks 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TremblingBluStar Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Most blind dates are with guys you've never met. What do you consider attractive? I'd say if he doesn't strike you right away as being a "hottie", you might try talking and getting to know him. Maybe, just maybe - this may be a long shot... you'd like him for who he is. Link to post Share on other sites
CaterpillarGirl Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 1. Unblindfold him, or provide a seeing-eye dog. 2. Location, location, location. Meet in a neutral location. Try someplace that will stimulate conversation, like an art gallery or science museum. 3. Have your own transportation. 4. Bring along your cell phone, if you have one. Ask your friend to call you about 45min into the date. If things are going well, send the call to voicemail. Otherwise, tell him something important's come up and politely excuse yourself. 5. Have a grab bag of topics about which you can converse: hobbies, current events, movies you've seen, etc. 6. Have cash on hand. 7. Don't stray into negative or defeatist thinking. "He's got huge ears!" or "Sure, he seems charming, but all jerks are charming on the outside." Instead, try to find one good trait that you enjoy about him. 8. Keep an open mind. Remember that your date may be just as nervous as you. A lot of people flounder a bit on their first date. It may take a couple more to find out if this is someone you really enjoy being with. Link to post Share on other sites
yes Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 You're going on a date with some guy you've never met. Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? You've gotta act like you're on a date, while you don't know each other. So just have fun! If I were you, I'd try to get to know him first, and if I didn't like him, I'd invent an image for myself, and see if I can pull it off - in terms of staying coherent & keeping a straight face. If he's cute but you don't like him anyway, you can even have some affectionate fun - anything goes, just don't give him your # at the end have fun, -yes Link to post Share on other sites
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