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7 Great Tips for that First Online Blind Date

1. Before you head out to meet that special someone that you met online, it’s essential that you tell a friend or family member where you’re going, who you’re meeting and when you should be expected home. It’s better to be cautious. And without the worries you’ll have more fun on your date.

2. Be sure you meet the new guy or girlin a public place. Even if you head off someplace more intimate, be sure to start out in a location where there are others to help - if need be.

3. Plan to do something brief that could lead to a longer date. You’ll find out in the first few minutes if you can’t be with this Internet hookup, so give yourself a reason to bail quickly. If you have no chemistry you won’t want to be polite for a 7 course dinner - a quick cup of coffee or a drink is a great place to start. If you’re hitting it off, that cup of coffee can always be extended into a walk around the park, a snack or dinner.

4. Be nice. Even if there are no sparks for you, treat the person you’re meeting with respect. He or she may not be the date of your dreams, but remember that they went out on a limb too. Thank him/her for taking the time to come meet you and try not to show your disappointment.

Don’t complain about your your bad dating luck or how horny you really are...

5. Remember to keep the conversation light. Don’t complain about your bad dating luck or how horny you really are. Keep it casual and playful. Discuss your work, where you were raised, any traveling you did recently. Since you’ve already seen his/her personal ad, you already know what you have in common so chat about those things. And for goodness sake avoid the fist date taboo topics: religion, sex, politics and money!

6. Keep it casual and easy. Put yourself into situations where there is something going on so you’ll have things to talk about if you run into some long pauses. But remember you are there to talk so don’t choose a location that is too busy that you can’t be heard.

7. Go with an open mind and don’t be stressed. Chances are you’ll have some fun and if all else fails, at least you’ll have a funny/horror story to tell your friends later.

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