How to Go on Blind Dates

A plan and a smart attitude on a blind date can make all the difference in knowing whether to plan for date number two, or to cut your losses and chalk it up to experience.

Instructions

Step 1: Get contact information Ask the person setting up the date for the blind date’s contact information. Call or e-mail the person before you meet.
Step 2: Meet in a public place Meet in a public place to play it safe and establish a casual, stress-free tone.
Step 3: Keep the location casual Keep the location casual: go out for a drink or for coffee. This will cost less, and allow you to discuss a second dinner date.
Step 4: Keep it short Limit the date to one hour. If things go badly, you’ll have an easier out and if they go well, you’ll have more to look forward to.
TIP: Go somewhere with light entertainment and visual or auditory appeal such as a botanical garden, an outdoor concert, an art gallery, or a hike.
Step 5: Wear comfortable clothing Wear clothing that makes you feel comfortable and confident.
Step 6: Give information to friends and family Let friends and family know where you’ll be, who you’ll be with, and the time you’ll be away. Bring your cell phone.
FACT: Did you know? Relationships that begin with friendship are more likely to result in long-term stability, and have lower divorce rates, than those that start off too quickly and passionately.