Best 10 Tips for a Great Blind Date

A common way for people to find each other is through blind dating. It's possible that one of your close friends or coworkers is trying to set you up on a date. It's natural to feel anxious about spending time with a complete stranger. It's possible you'll feel compelled to play nice. However, you shouldn't be concerned.

The advice in this article will increase your chances of a successful blind date.

10 Tips for a Fun Blind Date

If you want to have fun, consider these ten suggestions. If you go into the meeting with a good attitude and a desire to learn and grow, the outcome is less important. After all, if you're determined to have a good time, you can carry the pleasure with you.

Wear something flattering that you like and feel comfortable in.

Put on something that makes you look good and that you can relax in. When you enter into a place wearing an attire that makes you feel great, you project an air of assuredness.

Understand romantic chemistry.

Think like a romantic. Chemical attraction doesn't always indicate a meaningful bond. Relationships often start off easy and attractive, then develop gradually from there.

Aim for neutral expectations. 

Maintain an open mind. The point is to relax and assess whether or not this is someone you could imagine yourself with.

Be positive.

Have faith. Find the positives in the evening rather than dwelling on the negatives. Taking an optimistic view of life has been shown to have positive effects on one's emotional health.

Check your date’s body language and facial expressions. 

Make sure you read your date's non-verbal cues. Don't take on an aggressive posture by crossing your arms. Smile and make eye contact with the person who set you up.

Date mindfully.

Date soberly. Don't whine, stress over possible rejection, or daydream of a grand wedding on the beach. Be here now.

Don’t get too personal. 

Avoid getting too in depth. This is not the time to bring up your exes or any past relationships. If everything goes well, you'll have a lot of spare time for introspection.

Use active listening skills.

Practice attentive listening. Don't spend the whole time texting, and instead, ask your date open-ended questions that allow you to expand on what they've already stated.

Pay attention to the alcohol consumption. 

Watch how much alcohol is being consumed. Avoid getting drunk and monitor your date's intake.

Remember to focus on communication, not cross-examination.

Don't get caught up in the cross-examination and forget to get your point across. Ask your date questions they'll be glad to answer instead of probing them about work and family. It's guaranteed to cheer them up! You may ask something like, "What do you like to do on the weekends?" as an example. How about the most enjoyable aspect of your work? Is there a movie or book you enjoyed that you could recommend? Where would you like to go on your next trip? Where do you want to travel?

How to Cope With Nervousness and Discomfort Before a Blind Date

There are methods to help you relax if you're experiencing anxiety. There are a number of other breathing exercises you can try, and they all work quite well. Meditation is one option, as is watching comedic videos on YouTube.

Play some tunes loudly and run around the park. There are many positive effects of physical activity on the mind.

Remember Who Set You Up On This Date

Consider again how much you value your friend's opinion. That someone you know thinks highly enough of you to make an introduction for you is a fantastic thing. This buddy won't be able to tell you whether or not the two of you would get along, but at least you'll already know each other, so the date will go more smoothly than if you had met through an online dating service. You both share this mutual acquaintance.

Dating Rules to Follow

If you've been introduced to someone, it's still smart to use common sense and avoid any potentially dangerous situations. That involves picking a public location for every meeting. To avoid spending too much time together, some people prefer to meet for a swift cup of joe or a swift drink.

The park or a karaoke bar can be more appealing to those who want a more low-key outing. Whatever you do, make sure you have a plan for getting home safely as night falls.

You still want to date responsibly, even if you don't need photo or social verification procedures as on dating apps.

What to Do If Your Blind Date Doesn't Go Well

If things didn't work out on the date, maybe you should try dating yourself. You may benefit from working on your own self-respect and love.  Perhaps you're not quite ready to start dating just yet, and some time will be needed. Maybe you were both too incompatible with each other. When two decent individuals meet, sometimes there isn't any kindling.

One study indicated that a couple's physiological synchronization was a good predictor of romantic attraction, even when the participants were on blind dates. We have full control over our facial expressions and where our eyes go, but the subconscious physiological synchronicity of heart rates and skin conductivity, markers of arousal, revealed a real connection between some pairs.