Regarding the dating scheme, it seems people may fear in such a digital age where we barely have face-to-face contact. Maybe when it comes to making the first move, little things like having good communication or trying to make things less awkward on a first date, are skills that need work. The goal for the mission was to go on three different blind dates and ask a couple of questions, while also getting to know the date and having a little bit of fun. These dates were set up in the Starling Gallery of the Porter Center for Innovation and Academics. Some of the questions ranged from, “What do you do outside of school?” to “What’s your favorite dinosaur?” The main goal of these icebreakers was to make conversation and get to know the dates. All that is needed is self-confidence, communication, and overall having a good mood. As Shakespeare once said, “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.” –A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Overall, when it comes to going on a first date, participants need to have good conversation, avoid awkward pauses, and then you need to make sure you are clean and not looking like a person who just woke up. The other is to always make sure you have the ability to make interesting conversation. Just ask questions. Get to know the person you are talking to. Find out the interests of the person. Crack jokes, talk about your day or ask about their day. Just being yourself will always triumph and be the reason you are talked to when you are going out on a date. Especially in an age where people may feel nervous when going out. Just having your self confidence will make things all the better. All graphics by Serena Young. Date photos taken by Hayden Roberts and headshots by Ms. Ginger Bryant.
