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When you're on a bad date, you might want to walk out on your date - or run out of the room screaming. But another option is to try to "turn things around," or do things to make your bad date become a good date.

If your date had a "rocky beginning," or a difficult beginning, you might want to ask your date if you can have a "fresh start," or an opportunity to pretend that the bad things never happened and start all over again. You might even start by "pretending" (acting out something that isn't really true) to introduce yourself for the first time.

Another way to turn things around on a bad date is to go to a different "setting" (place or environment). "Changing the subject" (starting to talk about a new topic) can also be helpful, as can asking your date a lot of questions about himself or herself. Once you find a topic that your date likes, he or she will probably "open up" (become more friendly and talkative).

Finally, if you are getting really worried about being on a bad date, "take a deep breath" (slowly fill one's lungs with air) and try to "relax" (become calm). Ask yourself why you are trying so hard. If you are nervous about trying to make a good impression, understand that it's a "two-way street" (something that is true both ways, or for both people), and your date needs to be making a good impression on you, too.

If none of these things work, then you are truly on a bad date, and it might be a good idea to end it as soon as possible.