Tips for your blind date
1. Be Clear About Your Specific Criteria
"You have to guide matchmakers when they're trying to come up with someone you might like," says Dreyfus. And citing qualities such as cute, intelligent, and nice won't cut it. You need to be as detailed as possible about what you're looking for ... and what you're not. For example, if you love to jog and work out at the gym, don't just say you want someone who's athletic — it's not specific enough. Or if you're a dedicated liberal democrat, be adamant that you're not at all open to meeting a conservative republican. Don't worry about being too superficial either. While it's unlikely you'll find someone who meets all of your requirements, you do need someone who passes your must-haves. So if things like tall, successful, and great dresser really matter to you, put 'em on your list. "It doesn't make you shallow — it means you're realistic about who will actually pique your interest," says dating agent David Wygant, author of Always Talk to Strangers.
2. Pick the Right Matchmaker
Blind dating is a numbers game. The more options you have, the better your chances of scoring a great guy are. So you have to put the word out that you're available and looking. "A lot of women are afraid that if they ask to be introduced to single guys, they'll come across as desperate, but it couldn't be further from the truth," says dating coach Patti Feinstein. "By asking to be set up, you're sending the message that you want to date smartly and see men who come recommended, not just settle for any random guy you happen to meet in a bar." Okay, here's where it gets a little tricky. Yes, you want to network, but you still want to be picky about who's fixing you up. Obviously, your core group of friends knows your situation so you're not likely to meet someone new through them. The solution: Cast a wider net ... though still be selective.
3. Get the Dirt on the Dude
Once all the pieces are in place, potential suitors should start popping up. Just keep in mind that you're not obligated to go out with every single, available prospect. So screen out any no-gos by posing a few questions about the guy to your matchmaker. First off, is he actually looking to pursue a relationship or is he into playing the field? "You don't want to waste your time with a man who just went through a breakup or is looking only for a fling, because it likely won't go anywhere," warns Wygant. Another way to get pertinent info on a guy without giving the matchmaker the third degree: Find out what he does on the weekends. "His downtime activities usually reveal a lot about a guy's personality and lifestyle, which can help you determine if the two of you might actually hit it off," says Dreyfus. For example, a man who invites a group of friends over every Tuesday night for dinner and Lost screenings is clearly very social and into entertaining.
Questions
1. Have you ever had a blind date? If yes, how many times have you had for your entire life?
2. Do you have any special skill to attract an opposite sex person at the first time?
3. Do you have any funny experience about blind dates?
4. What kind of type do you want to meet at the blind date spot?
5. Which do you prefer, a love marriage or an arranged love/marriage?
6. As getting older, do you have some difficulties in meeting new people?