 
by Jonathan Parks
Every man, during the course of his dating career, will be forced to endure, or enjoy, a blind date. It is a remarkably simple event, yet it conjures up more fear in a man than almost any other event this side of a prostate exam. The man fears that the woman will not be good enough. The man fears that he will not be good enough. And the man fears that he will do something wrong and not follow proper blind date etiquette. Yes, there are rules to a blind date. But that should be no cause of worry. The rules are easy. Just take it one step at a time, and everything should go smoothly.
Inevitably, you are going to be skeptical about going on blind dates in general. I've found through my experience, you must adhere to one simple law: agree to a blind date if a friend you trust sets it up. I am not saying reject those set up by people you may not know as well, but simply be more cautious and ask more questions about your date. In general, it is a good rule to be wary of someone you do not know too well seeking to set you up. However, if it is a good friend who is setting you up, you should agree wholeheartedly. Your friends know you well and should know whom you would like to date.
I have had some good experiences with blind dates. I know plenty of people who have had good experiences with blind dates. Of course I have had some bad experiences as well. But a bad blind date is like a bad outing for a pitcher. You just have to shake it off and look forward to your next start. You never know when you might pitch a no-hitter. O.k., I just took the pitcher metaphor a little too far. I think you know what I am saying. One blind date has nothing to do with the other. They are isolated experiences, so a bad experience on one blind date will not mean your next blind date won't be fantastic.
The point is, a blind date should be viewed as any other date. Honestly, how well do you really know someone you might have met at a bar and then go on a date with? Probably not much better than a blind date when you first meet them. But, if you are genuinely interested in meeting women, you have to date. Date whether blindly or knowingly. Maximize your exposure to women and you will have more success.
Having essentially declared that in one respect there is little difference between a blind date and a regular date, I will now reverse myself and state that in other aspects there are significant differences. There are rules that are unique to a blind date. In the following article, we will take you step-by-step to the rules you need to know when setting up and going on a blind date.
If you are a loser, then that will hamper your chances with the date. However, that is out of our hands. But not following the basic rules is a stupid way to ruin your chances, especially if you are not a loser (which, of course, you are not). So don't worry. The rules are easy to follow. And remember, besides the tab for dinner, what do you have to lose?
Read on to know all the blind date rules and regulations...
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