There are so many aspects of the “dating” game that are not subject to yes/no guidelines but are more likely to be a function of the hashkafhah of the young man and young woman involved as well as their families. In more heimish settings, the parents obviously take a more central role in both the shadchanus and logistical arrangements for dating etc. and much is done under their supervision. Among MO, there is very limited parental involvement and the principals set their own meeting arrangements, although still with deference to norms regarding tzinius, negiah etc. MO are much less likely to ask a Rav about when/how/who to date and the protocols related thereto. There is no right/wrong. If you regularly consult your LRP for such matters, this would not be any different. Obviously, a walk in central park is a lot different than a walk in a country road out in the boondocks…
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