Charge your best friend with bailing you out in case the date is a disaster
Sit through your fair share of awkward pauses as you attempt to keep the conversation going
Google the person you're going on a date with first and then hope your stealth mission never reveals itself
Compare the person sitting across from you to your most recent ex.
Share an awkward moment when the check arrives (me? you? dutch? dine and dash?)
Spoiler: If the date goes well, you share a goodnight kiss.