When it comes to avoiding awkward social situations, managing a blind date hits the top ten charts with a bullet. In fact, I think most would rather take a VIP tour of a Haitian machete factory with the Tonton Macoutes than navigate their way through the our-friends-think-we should-talk-so-lets-not-disappoint-them pressures of this not so chance encounter. Let’s just say I’ve had a bad experience when it comes this social setup.
Nevertheless, one thing I do know about the blind date is this – never talk about yourself. Maybe “never” is a bit harsh, but the intent of the rule is to not give the impression that it’s all about you. You want to make the other feel special. You want to let them know that you are interested in their story, interests and aspirations. Our job as men on this endeavor is to make it through the encounter without saying or doing something incredibly stupid that will eventually make it back to your friends which begs the question… What were you thinking? Just laugh at her jokes, tilt your head to the left at a sincere moment and pay the check and you’ll do fine.
I say all of this because I want you to be aware that I know the rule. If you share my affinity toward blind dates, I hate to break it you… we’re on a blind date of sorts. I don’t know you. You don’t know me. But if we want this relationship to move forward then my only option is to obliterate the cardinal rule of talking about myself. In fact I won’t just talk about myself, I’ll dedicate an entire website to the topic. I’ll even have my friends talk about me if you need some confirmation.
Regardless of how this date ends, you can rest assure that I will conduct myself as a complete gentleman, possibly give you a few laughs and if nothing else, you will have a blind date that will allow you to cancel your appointment with the Tonton Macoutes.
So enough about me. What do you think about me?
Matt Clement Online 