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Blind date etiquette ... UPDATED

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by ColbertNation, Aug 14, 2008.

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  1. Killick

    Killick Well-Known Member

    Re: Blind date etiquette

    Shit... go. It's not immediate marriage. No matter how unattractive you may find her (or she, you), give the gal a fun night out. Surely you can have fun whether you're interested or not, right?

    Seriously, take it from a guy with NO SOCIAL LIFE. Go. Have fun. Don't ditch her. Be a gentleman.
     
    Killick, Aug 14, 2008
    #13
  2. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    Re: Blind date etiquette

    Don't you have trick knee or bum shoulder you can wrench out of socket? Much more believable.
     
    Ace, Aug 14, 2008
    #14
  3. spnited

    spnited Active Member

    Re: Blind date etiquette

    Either tell your friend you don't want to go on a blind date or go through with it and stick it out for one nght.
    Yes or no, no middle of the road bailout.
     
    spnited, Aug 14, 2008
    #15
  4. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    Re: Blind date etiquette

    Dinner or drinks and a movie, the old standby. Movie's a good option because it eats time, talking isn't necessary (discouraged, even) and if she's not so easy on the eyes, well, it's dark.
     
    playthrough, Aug 14, 2008
    #16
  5. 93Devil

    93Devil Well-Known Member

    Re: Blind date etiquette

    But you don't want to blow 70-80 bucks, though.

    I'm assuming you will pay.

    Drinks my man. Drinks.
     
    93Devil, Aug 14, 2008
    #17
  6. 93Devil

    93Devil Well-Known Member

    Re: Blind date etiquette

    No on movies.

    You should never go to a movie until you have at least stood beside the first baseman. Too awkward.
     
    93Devil, Aug 14, 2008
    #18
  7. Batman

    Batman Well-Known Member

    Re: Blind date etiquette

    In all seriousness, don't be an ass and don't expect too much (i.e., to get laid on the first date). Like Devil said, keep it simple. Dinner and some kind of activity (not a movie -- do something where you can talk and get to know each other; bowling, mini golf, ice skating, something like that all work great). Try to call her before the date and talk to her a while. Figure out what she likes to do, and it should also give you an idea if you're compatible or not.
    If the date goes well, offer a kiss at the end of the night but no more (unless she attacks you and rips your clothes off, of course; then have fun). If it's a disaster, just have fun with whatever you do and chalk it up as a life lesson. Great piece of advice I heard once ... it's not whether you win or lose, it's whether you wake up with a great story.
     
    Batman, Aug 14, 2008
    #19
  8. PeteyPirate

    PeteyPirate Guest

    Re: Blind date etiquette

    Unless she has a tattoo, then start the loin-girding before the salad comes.
     
    PeteyPirate, Aug 14, 2008
    #20
  9. Sam Mills 51

    Sam Mills 51 Well-Known Member

    Re: Blind date etiquette

    You want a knee that gives out and usually pops at the worst possible moment? I have one I can spare.

    On a serious not, either commit to go or don't go. To quote Yoda: "Do or do not. There is no try."
     
    Sam Mills 51, Aug 14, 2008
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  10. Batman

    Batman Well-Known Member

    Re: Blind date etiquette

    And when the salad does come, toss it around a little and wink at her. She'll get the hint.
     
    Batman, Aug 14, 2008
    #22
  11. 93Devil

    93Devil Well-Known Member

    Re: Blind date etiquette

    Remember if she smokes, she...
     
    93Devil, Aug 14, 2008
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  12. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    Re: Blind date etiquette

    There is a middle of the road. Keep the initial phone call short. Arrange to meet for coffee. Do it early -- after work (normal people's working hours). You don't have to come out and say it this way, but you can set it up so it is pretty clear that this is a: "you don't know me, I don't know you; this is awkward by its very nature; let's not force it if it is a disaster."

    If you get there and your inner Chuck Woolery is telling you to get the hell out of there, you have an easy out. You met for coffee. "It was a pleasure meeting you. Adios." If she doesn't have any large goiters, a third nipple on her forehead or the personality of a longshoreman with a case of the gout--and she isn't bailing on you--you can graduate from the coffee place to a place with food or drinks, or arrange to go out again under less forced circumstances. Otherwise, it's one coffee... and it's been real.
     
    The Big Ragu, Aug 14, 2008
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