Blind date

LegacyUser

Going anon for this - meeting a girl on a blind date and was wondering should I give her a kiss on the cheek when we meet? Or is that a bit forward, but shaking hands would be too formal I reckon!
Any views greatly appreciated

maria34

Dont know whats the rule is but i do hug and get a kiss on the cheek. Never shaked someones hand.

Just wondering what that blind date means? Have u seen each others pics before.

DangerMouse27

Hey Op!
I wouldnt give her a kiss on the cheek. Its a very gentlemanly thing to do but maybe she isnt that affectionate. Ok, a hug might be welcome to some girls but others are not big huggers.
Just say hello, Hi there.. something to that effect.

Now at the end of the date, thats an entirely different story altogether.

NicoleL88

I think when you meet her you'll know by her demeanor. Either a hug hello or just a friendly hi should suffice. I agree with DangerMouse regarding the end of the date

Czarcasm

I'd agree with the advice of the other two posters OP, I'd just like to add too though that jesus whatever you do, don't gaze at the ground- make eye contact, not an intense and purposeful stare, just normal eye contact, and smile, let her know before you even open your mouth that you're glad to meet her.

Don't do a handshake though, it's not an interview, it's a date.

Honey-ec

I'd go for the kiss on the cheek, tbh. It's a perfectly acceptable way to greet someone who, let's face it, you're hoping to develop a romantic interest in.

heretochat

Definitely not a handshake...

As for the kiss on the cheek, I woud think that is fairly inoffensive and if she pulls away you can always apologise for making her feel uncomfortable.

_dublinlad_

Defo kiss her on the cheek lad. Went on a first date there a few months ago and when we met I gave her a quick hug whilst saying our hello's. Thought nothing of it really, but she jokingly brought it up about a month later how a kiss on the cheek would have been the way to go and how a hug seemed a bit strange... haha you live you learn I guess. Smile, make eye contact, stand up straight and give her a peck on the cheek and say hello.... cant go wrong.

LegacyUser

Cheers guys, op here. Will see how it goes but demo no handshake ! blind date here is haven't met her but have seen pic, not sure if that's blind or not these days!

Paco Rodriguez

OP, I too was wondering whether or not to give a kiss on a cheek on a date. I thought it was better not to.
Then she caught me by surprise and went for a kiss on the cheek and it was really really awkward.
So yes, give her a kiss on the cheek.

amtc

handshake (and then pull in) and do kiss - and say pleased to meet you. Do not hug. I'd run a mile.

ibarelycare

amtc wrote: »

handshake (and then pull in) and do kiss - and say pleased to meet you. Do not hug. I'd run a mile.

I agree with this 100%. Put your hand out for a handshake and go in for the cheek kiss. A handshake alone is a bit formal and awkward, but a handshake and a cheek kiss is warm and friendly, without being intrusive.