Hi there! Could you give me a list of ways to decline a blind date? I don't know what to say, so I'm looking for suggestions. I want to keep the peace because we have the same friends.
Sure! Here are some ways to decline a blind date:

• I really appreciate that you want to meet so soon, but I would really enjoy talking to you and getting to know you better first. Can I get a rain check on the date?

• I know that our friends are really interested in the two of us going on a date to see if sparks fly, but I don't think I want to jump into it so quickly. Would you mind getting to know each other a little first?

• I'm flattered and I'm not sure if I would like to meet in person at this moment. But, would you like to video chat for a little while so we could learn more about each other?