Handbook For

Escaping a Bad Date

Step 1. Survey the Situation

Dates can go in any direction, especially on a blind date you need to be cautious and think quickly. Once you get to the location of the date make sure you scope out the person before approaching them and be prepared for anything. After observing them for a while choose one of the two options if you're unsure about the person. But, if the situation is non threatening then continue the date.

Option #1 Not Drastic Bad Date

If this is the case then you have it easy. You can most likely get yourself out of there with a simple excuse or you can fake an emergency. Tell them you'll call them some other time and then drop their number from your phone.

Option #2 Drastically Bad Date (AKA: GET ME THE HELL OUT OF HERE)

If you are in this situation then you'll need to think of something, it won't be easy to get away whether it be that the guy is persistent or just plain creepy. If this is the case then proceed below and use on of the three options.

Idea 1- Throw a Temper Tantrum

Just think of it in your head. If you're on a date and the other person just starts acting out, how long would you stick around there? Not long is my guess. You could do anything from crying and whining and if you're an good enough actor then fake a complete meltdown.

Idea 2- Fake Illness 

1. Make up the excuse to go use the bathroom and act quickly. Bathroom breaks on avergage take 2 to 3 minutes so make good use of your time.

2. Find a way to make yourself look pale. Whether it be putting on makeup, taking off makeup, or any other way you can make this happen will make all the difference, it will make your act so much more believable.

3. Go back to the table and make up a story. Now that you're pale you can easily tell them that you got sick and it would be best if you went home. Once your date believes this make your escape quickly to avoid them insisting on helping you home.

Idea 3- Annoy them to no End

-fake speaking another language

-be messy and uncivilized

-stare awkwardly

-ignore them and tune back in at random times

-only talk about yourself

-steal off their plate

-constantly be on your phone (this is a good chance to read this list for more ideas)

-growl at them (it's just awkward for everyone)

-start a "food fight"

-get too close for comfort

Idea 4- Just Make a Break for it

If the situation gets so drastic that nothing works just stand and run as fast as you can, chances are they won't follow you.