What is considered a blind date?

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For works titled Blind Date and other uses, see Blind date (disambiguation)

A blind date is a social engagement between two people who have not previously met, usually arranged by a mutual acquaintance.[1]

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A blind date is arranged for by a mutual acquaintance of both participants. The two people who take part in the blind date may have never met or seen each other, hence the phrase "blind date". Therefore, it is the responsibility of the acquaintance who arranges the date to ensure that they are a good match. Sometimes one person is more interested in the match than the other, which may make it more difficult on the person arranging the date to judge whether the date will be successful.[2] The date is usually two hours or less, as it is just a first date and is really meant to introduce the two people more than it is meant to create a marriage.[3] Furthermore, due to the unfamiliarity of the two people the date is shorter than most because they are in the beginning stages of a relationship. The date is also very adventurous in the way that neither party knows what to expect and whether or not they will hit it off. The location of the date is also affected by the spontaneity in that it is often a neutral and public place so that both parties feel comfortable.

Online dating [ edit ]

Family and friends have been declining in their influence over the dating market for the past 60 years. In the past 15 years, the rise of the Internet has also displaced the neighborhood, the workplace, and the circle of friends as sources of dating partners.[4] As of May 2013, it was estimated that 11% of adult Americans had used online dating websites or mobile dating applications, and 59% of American Internet users agreed that online dating was a good way to meet people (as of 2013).[5] China's largest online dating site reported over 100 million users in September 2013.[6] For couples that have been together for more than a year, the choice of venue (online vs. real life) had little influence on relationship success.[4] Online dating services ask questions in the form of a survey in order to get to know the user better and to understand what they are looking for in a relationship.[7] Using the information given, the matching users would be found based on various algorithms. The users are then enabled to communicate with each other.

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According to a study done by Match.com, in an effort to determine how much impact their services are having on the way relationships develop today, "17% of couples married in the last 3 years, or 1 in 6, met each other on an online dating site" and "1 out of 5 single people have dated someone they met on an online dating site".[8] There are thousands of online dating websites. The most popular ones are eHarmony with 20 million profiles and Match.com with 15 million profiles.[9]

By country [ edit ]

China [ edit ]

Parents 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".[10] Zhongshan Park has been the location for six years 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 and academic or career information. After information has been exchanged and the parents like what they see, questions are asked about anything 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 altogether 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 dating says he has met women "who have no intention of finding a boyfriend. Meeting me is merely to indulge their parents".[10]

South Korea [ edit ]

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South Korean blind dating customs are preferred rather than other dating techniques. There are two kinds of blind dates in South Korea: "mee-ting" and "sogeting".[11] Mee-ting blind dates are group dates with no prior expectations of commitment, and are often used by university students. A sogeting date usually includes less alcohol than a mee-ting date. It is also engaged in by people who are "single and looking".[11]

Examples in popular culture [ edit ]

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Film [ edit ]

Blind Date - A 1934 American film starring Ann Sothern and Neil Hamilton - A 1934 American film starring Ann Sothern and Neil Hamilton Blind Date - A 1987 American movie where Walter Davis (Bruce Willis) gets set up on a blind date with Nadia (Kim Basinger) by his brother so he can have a date to his office party. [15] - A 1987 American movie where Walter Davis (Bruce Willis) gets set up on a blind date with Nadia (Kim Basinger) by his brother so he can have a date to his office party. Go-Con! Japanese Love Culture - A 2000 Japan film - A 2000 Japan film Blind Date - A 2015 French film starring Mélanie Bernier and Clovis Cornillac. - A 2015 French film starring Mélanie Bernier and Clovis Cornillac. Man Up - A 2015 British-French romantic comedy starring Lake Bell and Simon Pegg. The film follows a single 34-year-old woman, who after being mistaken for a stranger's blind date, finds the perfect boyfriend in a 40-year-old divorcé.