Years ago my friend set me up with one of husbands good friends. I'd never met him before but 100% trust my friend and her husband. He picked me up at my home.
My ex fiance picked me up on our first date. I had met him at an event so yes, he was a stranger but for some reason I allowed him to pick me up. I remember there being alot of faffing about and it was getting late so I told him to pick me up. Turned out he had a table booked and bought theatre tickets and wanted the night to be perfect which included him treating me like a lady and picking me up.
I'm still alive!!!
But generally, def meet up.