Chinese New Year is a traditional Chinese festival, and young people who work away from home and are still unmarried will inevitably face pressure to get married when they return. Many elders will also take this opportunity to introduce potential partners to young people. So, the question is, what preparations should one make for blind dates?
Preparing for a blind date is essential. Whether it's changing your makeup or outfit, it's a fresh new look, so single people shouldn't overlook this. Let's take a look at some blind date tips!
Single women should wear appropriate makeup before blind dates.
No matter how good your skin is, if you're single, force yourself to put on a face mask before your blind date. Especially since many blind dates these days are scheduled for daytime on holidays, in a quiet coffee shop near a window, sitting opposite each other. Let me tell you, sunlight will reveal every imperfection on your face. It will even show the texture of your foundation. Even the most beautiful woman fears the sun; a proper moisturizing routine before a blind date is the first hurdle to overcome for your confidence.
Set up conversation topics before blind dates
Before a blind date, force yourself to prepare ten topics. During the date, you can bring up topics as needed to avoid awkward silences. Of course, there are techniques to setting topics. Avoid a rigid question-and-answer format. However, if you encounter an introverted or quiet person, you can start with interesting current news topics to subtly gauge their interests and preferences. But on the first meeting, avoid mentioning money, and especially avoid topics that are overly suggestive about the other person, lest they perceive you as "vulgar."
If possible, it's best to communicate with the other person by phone a few times before meeting them in person to get a basic understanding of them. This will give you more common topics to discuss and increase the chances of a successful blind date.
The timing of blind dates should be well controlled.
If the two parties don't fall in love at first sight or get along exceptionally well, then the blind date should ideally not exceed two hours. On a first blind date, don't aim for a long chat. If you feel good about the other person, you should also say "goodbye" appropriately. As for questions you wanted to ask but didn't, you can consult the matchmaker at home or leave them for a more detailed discussion at the next meeting. In short, the first blind date should be short and concise—just right!
Regardless, single people should always keep smiling. If you encounter a question that's difficult to answer or that you don't want to answer, don't force yourself to. Just smile and remain silent. This will leave the other person with a sense of composure and goodwill; it reflects a lady's rationality and wisdom.
