Speed dating is one of the freshest dating movements in
the United States and United Kingdom and continues to
spread quickly to the rest of the world. It draws so
many people because of its exciting, fast and no
pressure way to meet other singles. At one event, you
will come into contact with a number of people and
participate in quick one-on-one conversations. This
process eliminates the stress of going out, finding
someone attractive and working up the courage to break
the ice. There are no long, expensive dinners or blind
dates without chemistry. The people at these events are
there simply because they are serious about finding the
right person to date.
Speed dating can vary at each individual event as far as
the number of participants and the amount of time you
are allowed to ‘date’, but the general idea is the same
for all of them. You need to find an upcoming meeting in
your area and register in advance. The registration
helps the coordinators assure the ratio of men to women
attending are the same.
First, an equal group of single men and women gather
together at a predestined location. Most of the time the
gathering room is filled with ‘tables for two’ and each
table is marked with a letter or number. You are then
paired up with your first ‘date’ and normally allowed
between 3 to 8 minutes to get to ask each other
questions. At the end of this time, you move on to your
next ‘date’ and begin again.
If you would like to see more of one of your 'dates’,
you have a dating card to either check a box or write
down a name of the person that you would like to see
again. Sometimes you can even log onto a web site after
the event and enter the names of those you wish to have
a second date with. Whenever two individuals ‘match up’
after submitting this information, contact information
is provided to both so that a second meeting can be set
up.
While this process might sound intimidating, most people
who have braved one event find that it is not that bad
and can even be an efficient way of meeting new people.
The trick is to try to connect or relate to each other
as speedily as possible.
The concept is very simple with speed dating. Showing up
with a prepared list of original questions that mean
something to you is probably a good idea and can help as
an indicator as to whom you might want to see again.
You’ve got nothing to loose by registering, preparing
some questions and showing up with an open mind. Try to
enjoy yourself and have fun with your speed dates!
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