Not So Blind After All
While blind dates are usually with someone you don?t know, there are some things you can do to give the evening a better chance of success. First, make sure that the person setting you up knows what you like in a date! It sounds simple, but good-intentioned matchmakers often impose their own standards on their unsuspecting friends. Second, find out as much information about your date as possible before hand so you can avoid being 'blind-sided' by the unexpected. And finally, go with another couple or a group of friends. If things go well, you can have your official 'first date' the next time around.
Keeping A Conversation Going
The idea of conversation with a blind date may seem daunting, but in reality, it's one of the best opportunities for true conversation! Think about it -- in front of you sits a person who you have never met before AND who you know very little about. You can start the conversation with the most basic questions -- Where are you from? What do you do for work? Do you have siblings? Do you have pets? What sports do you like to watch or play? The topics are endless. And once you have a topic 'in play,' the best way to keep the conversation going is to listen to the other person and probe further or playback the information you are hearing. Once you get started, it will become less like work and more like fun!
What Attitude Will You Have?
Some people like blind dates because they get the opportunity to meet new people. Other people avoid them altogether because of the myth that blind dates are always bad. In both cases, your attitude is the driving force. If you're willing to take a chance, blind dates can open up a whole new world of people and places that you might not otherwise experience. So, if you do give blind dates a chance, take the pressure off of everyone involved and just vow to have fun!