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The
blind date has been the butt
of jokes for a countless
number of years, but with the
sense of adventure that
normally accompanies such
encounters, the thrill or
terror of a blind date will no
doubt continue.
But
before you even consider a
blind date, understand that
dating choices are yours to
make. In other words,
don't say yes when you really
want to say no. If you don't
want to meet the person,
politely decline the
invitation and move on to the
next potential suitor.
But
overall, the
blind date does not have to be
the dreaded experience most
people imagine. The
first meeting is simply a
process of discovery, so do
yourself a favor and don't
plan anything too
elaborate.
There's
nothing worse than being on a
blind date with someone you
don't like, and when the evening
ahead includes dinner, a movie,
dancing, and the promise of
drinks afterwards, you are
setting yourself up for a date
that could seem to last
for an eternity.
The
initial blind date is less stressful if the arranged
meeting is agreed upon up
front to last no longer than
one hour. Get together
and have a cup of coffee, or
maybe have lunch, but decide
ahead of time that your main
objective is to make
first contact and see if any
chemistry exists. This
also makes sense from an
economical point of view. Why
spend a lot of money on a
dinner or a movie if you don't
even know the person wants to
be your friend? Keep
things simple and your future
courting rituals won't be jaded by
unpleasant experiences.
Above
all, be safe and meet your
blind date in a secure and public
place. While you don't
want to give the impression
that you're snooping, it's
important to ask some
questions before you meet in
person, such as: Have
you ever been married? Do you
live alone? Do you have
a family? And remember
that most people on blind
dates are a little
nervous. Unless your
date is outwardly obnoxious or
you just feel uncomfortable
with the person, you might
consider giving them a second
chance.
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