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By Jennifer Flanders
Just because a blind date went wrong there is no need to give up on them all together. Here are four useful tips to follow if you want to stop your blind dates from ending up as disasters.
1. Do some checking before you see each other.
Dont meet up with your date without knowing a little about the person. Take time to speak on the phone or exchange emails with each other in advance. This way you will get a general idea of the person you will meet and you will be less anxious on the actual day.
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2. Plan on a casual setting rather than a formal affair. It is not a good idea to see each other for the first time at a formal restaurant. That would make it even more awkward. A park or a caf will allow you to relax a little more and encourage conversation.
3. First impressions are hard to overcome so although you want to be comfortable, dont be too
informal. Dont meet a person in gym clothing, for example. You shouldnt be overdressed either. Men, it would be better if you didnt turn up in a suit and bow tie and women any suggestive clothing can wait for the sixth date when you know things are going well. You can show your personality through your attire but dont go too far.
4. Mind your manners.
Bad blind dates happen. Sometimes, you can see it just wont work off the bat. But keep an open mind. It may just be a bad day or maybe its the weather. If you have an open mind who knows what will happen and at the end of the day, you wont make the situation worse for the both of you. Relax and enjoy the day as it comes.
About the Author: Jennifer Flanders is a staff writer at
Matchmaking Guide
and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including
Wedding Digest
.
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