About Speed Dating - How It Works
Speed dating is a fast dating scheme that
allows you to meet several potential partners or just friends within a
few minutes.
Depending on the organisers, you get approximately 3 -8 minutes to
ask and answer questions with each person, and you'll meet anywhere from
6 - 12 people at one session.
You'll get a piece of paper to record which people you like. These
people will be sent your contact details (usually an email address or
phone number), and then it's up to either of you to make further
contact.
More often than not, speed daters are single professionals around 30 years old.
However, as speed dating becomes more common, this is beginning to gain
popularity with the 20's crowd, and the over 30's.
Benefits of Speed Dating
Speed dating can be great way to meet people as it allows you to meet
lots of people within a short timeframe. It can also be particularly good for
those with busy schedules.
As long as you give people a good chance, eg. rather than just
relying on looks, you can have a really good opportunity to meet people
whom you can establish good friendships and relationships.
Disadvantages of Speed Dating
For many people, the short time frame spent with each person can be
hard to really get to know someone, and for that person to get to know
you. Unfortunately, often you'll find that the most attractive people at the dating
session will get the most interest - it's just one of those primal things.
For those of you who aren't the most beautiful or the most handsome, you need to shine
through your warmth of personality, and because you 'click' with other
people.
To make the most of speed dating, you really need to know how to
prepare in advance, and look your best. Some speed dating tips are
provided on this website.
Speed dating tips 1
Speed dating tips 2
Speed Dating Locations and Special Events
Usually speed dating is conducted at a casual location like a
restaurant or cafe. Some events occur after a light meal or snacks and
drinks, and others will actually have a three course meal planned for
the night. Newer innovations are popping up - like brunch speed dating,
and wine tasting speed dating. Sounds like great fun to us!
Some speed dating event planners also have specially targeted nights
such as Asian women, European Men, Salsa speed dating - you name it - so
that you can zoom in on your personal interests and preferences. |
