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10 Tips to Survive a Blind Date

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Did your friends decide to play matchmaker and set you up on a date? Are you now left to wonder how to date a guy you barely know? Don't fret, here are a few to help you survive a blind date.

1. Like any date, it's important to dress well and look your best. He may be looking forward to meeting you and you don't want to disappoint him.

2. It may be a good idea to contact him in advance, get to know each other a little bit. It can be through emails or phone calls, that way you won't be totally on edge about dating a stranger.

3. Based on what you've learned in your limited contact, prepare some questions you want to ask him.

4. Smile when you see him. It's a good icebreaker and will also help him be more relaxed. Hey, you might not be the only one nervous about this.

5. Your looks shouldn't be the only thing that should make him go "wow." Impress him with your good manners as well. If he's being a gentleman, thank him for pulling your chair or opening doors. Don't complain about things such as bad service or boring atmosphere in the restaurant.

6. If you're meeting him somewhere, try to avoid being too late. He's nervous enough as it is and he doesn't need you making him think you stood him up.

7. If he's not what you expected, try not to look disappointed or you'll offend him. Also, don't make up your mind that this is a mistake before you even meet him. Negativity is not a good way to start a date. Besides, your friends wouldn't set you up with a loser.

8. Don't frown or lean away from him during conversations. Listen to him or he'll figure out you're not having a great time and become even more nervous. You'll hurt his feelings as well, because here he is trying his hardest to make it a memorable night and you're not even trying.

9. Go for a drink instead of a full meal. If the date isn't going well, then you can cut it short. If it did go well, then go ahead and eat so there's more time for you to hang out afterwards.

10. Still trying to figure out how to date a guy you barely know? It doesn't matter if it's a blind date, you still have to be yourself. If this date goes well, you want him to be impressed with the real you and not some fake who's trying too hard.
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