Last Friday we had an event that was focusing on #DatingandTechnology. To kickstart the conversation, there was a brief debate on "whether one would go for a blind date or not".
This conversation was mind-blowing and I got to learn so much which will be shared in this post. The general feeling is most people do not mind going on a blind date. However, the conditions to the nature of the date.
Some of the issues that came up include:
- The need to know the face of the person they are meeting
- The need to meet in a secure place
- The need to have a wingman/woman in case things go south
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Going on a blind date is an exciting and daring adventure. You could be meeting up with someone you either know nothing about or just the basics. But what would motivate anyone to do that?
- Blind date begins with a point of interest that pushes you to want to know the other person
- There are very low expectations. It could either go well or bad since there is no point in comparison
- For the open-minded crew, it is an opportunity to establish a new connection which could end up as a great friendship or relationship
- It is an opportunity to have fun in good company and have some good food
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So what is the flip side? Anything that can go wrong could go wrong when you are out on that blind date. Therefore, you need to be vigilant when going for that blind date.
There are several things I would wish for you to consider :
- When the date is a result of meeting someone virtually have in mind that most people show their best version on social media
- You need to know there are people out there predators out there looking for easy targets
- People might lie about their identity to benefit themselves
- Your security comes first. If the meeting point is not secure then do not go. Better safe than sorry!
- Whatever you put out there, especially with online dating do not expect anything different
In a nutshell, there is actually no fuss when it comes to going for a blind date. It is up to you what you are looking for, what you are putting out there, and what you are willing to compromise.
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