Blind date
A blind date is a romantic meeting between two people who have never met before.
For other uses, see Blind date (disambiguation).
Both parties arrange a date with little to no information about each other, hoping for a possibility of making a lasting impression. Typically, a family member or a friend is responsible for arranging this meet-up, and the date is always unexpected. Blind dates often involve a sense of anticipation and excitement, as both individuals embark on a journey of discovery. Despite the initial uncertainty, they offer an opportunity for spontaneity and genuine connections. It is often a great start, helping us to be ourself and accept others no matter what.
Some apps which are used and helped users find their possibly upcoming partner, are:
Blinddate.com, Blindlee, Tawkify, Blindfold e.t.c
While it's origin is unknown, it has been said[1][2]that they were popularized in the early 20th century in the United States or in the early matchmaking efforts in Jewish communities in Eastern Europe in the 19th century. It has been quite some time since blind dates has been around. They gained traction as a way to facilitate romantic connections in a controlled, somewhat mysterious setting
Etymology[edit]
The term "blind date" derives from its constituent words, "blind" (i.e., something done without knowledge of certain facts)[3] and "date" (i.e., a social engagement between two persons that often has a romantic character).[4] Coined in the United States during the 1920s, it originally referred to the activity itself (1921), then later to the participants (1925).[5]
By country[edit]
China[edit]
Chinese parents tend to find their children blind dates in parks. "Spouse-hunting fairs in big city parks by parents eager to see their children tie the knot have made parks in China a haven for relationship hunters and their parents".[14] Zhongshan Park has been the location where parents go to seek partners for their children. This process begins by the parents sitting on a bench with their child's credentials such as photos including academic and career information. After information has been exchanged and the parents like what they see, questions are asked about issues ranging from their child's zodiac sign to their place of residence. If everything runs smoothly during the second step, contact information is exchanged. This process can be very stressful for the parents and the child because they are not always in agreement. This makes it even more difficult for a partner to be found. Li, a middle-aged man who has experienced blind dates says he has met women "who have no intention of finding a boyfriend. Meeting me is merely to indulge their parents".[14]