Torah613Torah: meeting someone briefly doesnt really give you info on the person. I went on a shabbaton with my sister a long time ago as a babysitter for her kids. A lady saw me watching the kids in the playground and told my sister she was very impressed by me. ?! She didnt even know my name! She didnt even talk to me! She asked my sister if I was dating and if she could set me up with her relative (dont remember how the boy was related to her). I was still in high school so it wasnt nogeiah. My point is as follows; your post said “Generally speaking, I think a shadchan should have met both before setting it up.” I think and know that many many shidduchim have come to be due to impromptu suggestions. One should not disqualify a date due to lack of knowing more info on the boy/girl.
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