WITH some people, you have to bribe, beg and blackmail them into going on a blind date. With John? Not so much. “Meeting random people is fun,” says the 31-year-old elite athlete, running coach and – evidently – ideal Meet Market candidate.

Still, that’s not to say he has a sterling track record. On his first and only blind date, “the highlight was discussing how many siblings we had.”

Instead of slogging through painful small talk, charm him with a great smile and an adventurous nature. That, and your smooth moves on the dance floor.

“People’s first impressions of me is usually that I’m gay, but that’s probably because I have three sisters and know how to dance and dress,” John claims. And if he’s attracted to you? “I’ll try to stand out and breakdance in front of her,” he says. It’ll just be up to you to tell him if he actually has rhythm, or if he looks like a bad extra from “You Got Served.” For a guy who says he can be blunt, your honesty will likely be appreciated.

Suzy, 29, middle school teacher

What’s sexy? I think it all depends on how the person works it. I generally look for people who look like they’re having fun, and that they have a good smile and engaging eyes.

Ideal date? My ideal date might include going to Bowlmor and maybe grabbing dinner afterwards.

What would your ex say about you? He would say that we grew up together and that I was probably the most important person in shaping his life.

What would your mom say about you? My mom would say that I am sweet, her best friend, easygoing and fun to be around, and that anyone would be lucky to have me!

Katie, 26, writer/bartender

People’s first impressions of you? People generally find me to be friendly and open. Sometimes funny. Outrageously attractive. Humble.

What’s attractive? A sense of humor, height, confidence, modesty. People who are direct, honest and self-sufficient.

What do people find surprising about you? That I am a serious basketball player. I’m not very good, but I take it very seriously.

Anything else you want to tell us? A couple of months ago, I was dumped for a toothless bus driver, and am trying to make sense of it. I took breakdancing lessons from one of Janet Jackson’s choreographers, and have little to show for it. I am often propositioned by drag queens. I’m not sure what this says about me.

Michelle, 25, facilities management

Your idea of a good time? Dancing, talking and walking around the city, possibly a little drunken karaoke.

What’s attractive? Confidence, ambition, humor, having passion for life.

People’s first impressions of you? They usually think I’m funny, a bit crazy and, hopefully, that I clean up real well.

Your date wears Tevas with black socks. Deal breaker? Gross, but most likely no.

Fill in: Chest hair is sexy, but waxing it to show off your chiseled man-boobs is just sadistic.

What’s the best way for a guy to get you to go home with him? On the first date? Roofies? Please do not attempt.