Blind Date Tips for Men
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
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It’s normal to get anxious and nervous over a blind date. In fact, if you don’t get nervous and anxious over a blind date then you are the unusual person. There are so many questions and predicaments going through your mind before your blind date. What if she is really not good looking? What if we have absolutely nothing in common? Should I offer to pay for the whole date? What if she stands me up? These are just a few of the many things that are going through your mind before you date. Although you can’t control things such as her standing you up, you can prepare for the blind date so that it goes as smooth as possible.
Dress to impress. Even if you are having a picnic at the park or meeting at a very casual place for coffee, try to wear something better than jeans and a t-shirt. If you do wear jeans, then make then nice jeans and pair it with a polo shirt or button-up dress shirt. On the other hand, don’t wear a full suit (unless you are coming from work) to meet her for coffee at the local coffee shop. This may put her off a little thinking you are trying too hard.
There are a couple of things to remember when picking the location of the date. Be sure that it is a public place that is usually crowded. This is necessary in case you have to make a quick exit and you don’t want to make a scene. Choose a place that you are somewhat familiar with but not your local watering hole. You want somewhat neutral ground for the both of you. Always set up the date so that you arrive in separate vehicles. Never pick up a blind date in your car as she will feel more comfortable meeting you at the date and this way you can go your separate ways a lot easier than if you had to drive her home.
When you actually meet your blind date make sure that you are on your best behavior and practice good manners. This means no burping at dinner or scarfing down the plate of appetizers that you were supposed to share. Be nice and friendly to her even if you have no interest in her. Although it most women will not have a problem going dutch on the bill for a blind date, you can be a real gentleman and pay the whole bill. This is really a good idea if you do like your date and want to potentially get a second date with her.
Make sure that you talk about her while on the date. Ask her questions about what she does, her family and casual things of that nature. Don’t ask about ex-boyfriends or if she wants kids or anything serious like that. Listen closely to what she tells you and make sure not to cut her off when she is talking.
Lastly, be honest, especially if you want to pursue something more with her. There’s nothing worse that meeting a guy and thinking he is someone else than he really is because he lied about himself for the first couple of dates. Be truthful up front and it will get you farther than you think.
With any blind date you want to leave on a positive note. Don’t lead the girl on if you have no interest in her, but tell her you had a good time and leave it at that. Don’t tell her you will call her if you don’t mean it. Not every blind date is going to work, but there are some instances were lasting relationships start out as blind dates.
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Is it ok to go on a blind date with someone online that lives in your town? this after chating with them?
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Excellent points. I think it’s most important to be honest as there’s no point in building up a fake image of yourself if it will be exposed over the course of a long-term relationship.
Till then,
Jean
They are the most awkward things is the world. They can go great or awfully wrong….
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blind dates are a no no
Very good tips but if you are naturally a shy person, I wouldn’t suggest a blind date.
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Blind dates can be quite nerve-wracking. I think the best way to go on one is to be prepared for the best and the worst. The best could be if it’s your dream partner and you hit it off great. But the worst could be if they are totally not your type. In that situation, make sure you handle it properly by not just leaving abruptly but instead spending time regardless and finishing the date nicely so the evening is not a total waste for you both.
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We humans have spent a lot of time and put in loads of effort to build the dream home or a business. No two humans are the same, they may have a big enterprise or small but no one in this world would jeopardize the investment made by being careless.
You are one point with this post thanks for the tips.
So I was silly and agreed to go out on a blind date. I really don’t want to have anything to do this person (or for that matter, the person who set us up), but I was being polite and I know he meant well. The person seems nice, but I already told them I wasn’t interested in dating. He still wants to meet as “friends”. How do I get out of this politely.
Not a fan. I have gone on a few blind dates, they all have never gone anywhere. I guess that means my friends all mean well.
I am not a fan of blond dates, but this will help me out in the case that I am ever set up on one again.
The cool thing is you might get lucky and get a better date than you could perhaps manage otherwise. Of course, it could work the other way too but that’s the fun of it.