SAN FRANCISCO — You’ve got a busy calendar for the next two weeks, and a lot of people don’t want to spend a date on a date that’s going to be just a blind date.
So what should you do if you’re on a blind dates list?
A. Be realistic: If you want to keep the date on the calendar, there are some simple things you can do to make it easier for yourself and your date.
You could schedule a date at your office, on your way to work or to a movie, or even the first day of school.
And you can’t be expected to keep up.
You can always get the date at a movie theater, a coffee shop, a park, a bar or a parkwalk.
B.
Use your smart phone to schedule a blind dating date with your friends.
If your date isn’t on a smart phone, you can still call your date and tell them you’ll be home at 4 p.m. for the date.
Or you can get the phone number of the bar or restaurant that you plan to visit on the date, and use that as a reminder.
C.
Use the app to find a date.
You might want to ask your date what their favorite foods are, what their most memorable moments are and what they’re looking forward to about the upcoming date.
Then you can ask them to bring a photo of themselves and the date and they can send it to you.
D.
Use a dating app to get an idea of the people you want and how long they’re interested in you.
You could try an app called Foursquare, or Tinder, which allows you to set your date by looking at your phone.
Or you can use an app like Match or OkCupid, which use a system similar to blind dates, where you can rate the people who you want on a scale from 1 to 10.
You have to set the rating in order to keep it on your profile.
E.
Get a date planner.
You don’t need to use the blind dating app; it will help you make an informed decision on when you want your date to arrive.
Find a date app that lets you see who your date is and what the date is about.
If you’ve already used your smart-phone app, you might want a planner app.
You won’t have to write a list of everything you want for the blind date, but it will give you a general idea of who your dates like, who they like to hang out with and who they want to see you at a certain time.
F.
Find a date with a friend.
The date you’re planning with your date should be a friend you haven’t dated before.
So you can make it easy for them to find you.
Find a match you like.
When you’re ready to say “yes,” say “I want to meet up” or “We’re going to have a date.”
If you have no idea who you’re going with, just say it, and you can say it again and again.
You may have to say it to your date a couple of times, so be sure to tell them.
Once you have the date set up, go to a restaurant or bar and tell your date you’d like to meet.
If they ask if you’d be interested in joining them, say “Yes, sure!” and ask for directions.
They should be able to find your date, unless they can’t.
Or your date could ask you if you can come with them.
When you are ready to go, invite your date into your home.
Open up your home door, and walk into the room.
Open the door, open the door again and go back to the table.
Make sure to invite the date back when they get to the door.
And you should invite them again when they come back into your house.
G.
Try some dates.
You should try some dates for a few weeks.
The best way to meet new people is to try them out at a bar, restaurant or other place you have an interest in.
Be open to new experiences.
Be willing to try something new if it’s something that you can relate to.
If it’s not something you are into, it may not work out for you.
Don’t judge other people’s choices on how they go out.
Don�t be afraid to ask if they want a drink if you feel like it.
Be open to seeing what they do when they don’t have their glasses on.
You need to let them know what you want, but don’t be afraid of it.
H.
Have fun.
It�s good to know that your date will enjoy meeting new people.
And it�s also good to be prepared.
Be ready to get to know them, be prepared for a
