Would you have a blind date ?

I think at my age and condition, that would NOT be a good idea. Everyone is different and it may be okay for you if you feel fine doing that. Not for me.

I’m a LOT older than @RayaHope & I have been on a blind date. It’s NOT my favorite way to meet someone new & it can depend on how good of a friend is setting you up!!! IF the person setting up the date knows both of you very well, it can work. IF they either don’t know or don’t care, it could be a disaster!!!

Being nervous about going is normal. What you should do is go & just be yourself. IF they don’t care for you, don’t take it personal. It might be a good thing because they might not be so great themselves once you get to know them!!! Even if you don’t care for them right off the bat, stay as polite & cordial as you can until the night is over. If you really don’t like them, you don’t ever have to go on a 2nd date as that is up to the 2 of you!!! IF the date is horrible, you don’t “have to” stay. Excuse yourself & take a Uber home!!! Then don’t allow that same person to ever set you up on another date!!!

Depends on how blind. Not knowing anything = NO.
Having talked on phone and exchanged photos and text = Only if it feels right.
Public location like a restaurant or museum.

I’ve NEVER been on a date so blind that I was alone with them!!! Whoever set up the date was their with their date so there was at least 4 people in a public place!!!

@LadyMarissa made a good point. ^^

A couple of tips if you go:

*Meet in a public place; don’t let them pick you up.
*Have a friend call you after an hour, then after another hour and so on just to make sure you’re ok.
*This may seem weird, but when you first meet ask nicely to see their driver’s license to make sure the name given is the one on the D.L.
*If you see them with their car, try to jot down the license plate number and give it to the person who calls you – privately, like in the restroom. The police will have something to go on if you go missing.
*When you leave, don’t go straight home, go to a friend’s house or a restaurant – this is to make sure they aren’t following you home.

I know all of this may seem silly, unnecessary and probably scary, especially since a friend is setting it up, but there’s no such thing as too careful.

I would. It’s low stakes fun. You can be whoever you want to be, even yourself.

Sure take reasonable precautions, but this doesn’t have to be a commando mission. There is such a thing as too careful. Just pay attention and go with your gut.

Just be sure to tell your date when to step up on a curb, and when to step down. Also, don’t walk him into any poles.

Oh, you funny @Dutchess_III haha! I knew you were tricky.

@Smashley There is such a thing as too careful.

You’re a male, correct? There’s not such a thing as too careful for females.

^^^^ I second @smudges.

Be safe and genuine.

My demographic’s murder rates beat yours.

I just mean that being too alert and too assuming of the worst will prevent easy and gentle connections with compatible people.

Had a few in the day, only because my goofy sisters were always trying to set me up with thier friends. Just went along with it to keep them pacified. Oh well.

Other than that, if you’re a woman exercise caution as posters above advise. If you’re a man, just try or show her some fun. If it works it works, if not the sun will still rise tommorow.