A blind date occurs when someone has a date set up for him or her through a third party. Often, the third party is a friend or coworker who knows both people well and believes that they would make a great couple and get along well.
When a friend or coworker urges you to go on a blind date, it's worth considering, particularly if they know you well. If they know the other party as well, they might be right about you two connecting. Even if you don't get along as well as you hope, he or she might have a single friend who would be a better match for you.
Blind dates come in two kinds: the type where you don't have any idea what the person looks like, and the type where you have seen a picture or profile of the other person. Either way, you won't have met or spoken to the other person before, so you'll have to rely on your friend or coworker's judgment that the two of you would be a good fit.
It's normal to be nervous before any kind of date, but particularly a blind date, since you don't know if the person will like you or if you will like the other person. Try to relax and take a deep breath. At the worst, you'll be out a little money and an evening of time, but you might also find your life partner! If you two agree that you wouldn't get along very well for dating, you might get along fine as friends and be able to match up one of your friends with the other party, or vice versa.
Try to get as much information as possible about the other person before the date from your mutual friend. Any hint as to his or her interests, career, personal life and personality is useful. Make a careful mental note of everything you learn and mention or inquire about it at some point.
Take the blind date to an interesting spot where it'll be easy to break the ice between you - a movie, walk in a public park, or coffeehouse/bakery are all good choices that will give you something else to discuss while you get to know each other.
Treat the blind date like you would any other date - ask questions, make conversation, and try to be a pleasant, gentleman- or lady-like person and you'll have a better chance of attracting the other party's interest. Even if the guy or girl isn't your type, be polite and friendly and you might find a very good friend.
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