SPEED DATING, NOT SO NEW WAY TO MEET PEOPLE You can generally tell within the first few minutes of meeting someone whether you're attracted to that person, whether it's on a blind date, or meeting someone from the Internet. In those first precious minutes, you've probably already determined whether there's going to be a second date.
Let's face it... sometimes you just don't feel a spark when you meet someone face-to-face. We're not talking about "love at first sight", but just enough time for your intuition to tell you that there's potential for more.
This is the idea behind speed dating. Five minutes is just enough time for you to know if the two of you "click", and would like to see each other again.
But, why stop at one date? A typical Speed Dating event usually has 24 participants (12 men and 12 women), so this ensures that you'll have 12 chances to meet someone you'll find interesting.
How does speed dating work?
It's all really simple. Initially, every guy and girl are paired off and seated at different tables. So, for five minutes, the two of you can chat and get to know each other.
Once the five minutes are up, everyone is given a short break to collect himself/herself. Then you will be paired up with yet another partner, until you've spoken with everyone.
Also, everyone is given a scorecard on which you can (discreetly) check off whom you're interested in. At the end of the night, the cards are returned to the organizers, and they'll inform you the next day if there was a mutual match along with the other person's contact information. A mutual match implies that the person whom you were interested in was also interested in you. Of course, you can have more than one mutual match.
Who should speed date?
Anyone can try out a speed dating event. A common misconception is that these events are for people who can't usually get dates, however that this is not the case. Speed dating is really meant for people who are open-minded and more cerebral in their communications. Lastly, it is geared towards those who appreciate its implicit efficiencies.
Speed Dating doesn't sound very romantic...
Well, it's not meant to be romantic. It's simply a way to meet people. How you take it afterwards is up to you. :)
How long does a typical Speed Dating event last?
The expected attendance for an event is 24 participants (12 men and 12 women), meaning that there will be time for 12 dates (five minutes each) with ample resting time between each date to gather your thoughts. Therefore, an entire session lasts around 90 minutes.
What is the dress code for these events?
Wear whatever you feel more comfortable in. Speed Dating events are usually held in a restaurant, a cafe or a lounge, so there's no need to be overdressed.Please, be reminded that five minutes isn't very much time, so first impressions do count here.
