Speed Dating: The Faster Way to Finding Love

In the real world of dating there is a concept that puts the process of finding a mate on steroids and caffeine. It is called speed dating. As the name implies, speed dating is geared towards meeting a lot of available singles in a short amount of time. But how does it work?

Built on the premise that first impressions count, speed dating is a sort of structured meeting attended by singles. These singles 'meet' with one another for a brief period of time, usually only a few minutes.

Agreeing in advance to an interval of time saves everyone any possible embarrassment. No one has to suffer the discomfort of having to make up an excuse to leave.

When time is up, a buzzer sounds, and each of the members switches partners and repeats the process over and over again.

Of course, having only a few minutes per date can be a limiting factor. You may want to know a little more about the person who just intrigued you a few seconds before the time limit expired.

As participants are registered, they are given an identification tag that typically lists a number and person's first name and also a score card for recording notes and level of interest. After each round, participants jot down quick notes about the person they've just met before moving on.

It's not unusual for a night of speed dating to result in meeting 20 or more new people. Of that number, it's not uncommon to be interested in at least one, but frequently several other speed daters.

Then, usually the next day, participants log onto the speed dating company's website where they indicate the person or persons they'd like to meet again. When there is a match, both parties are notified and they can then use the site's email to communicate and plan future get-togethers.

The matches are made after the event to avoid face to face rejection.

Surveys by speed dating services indicate that 75% of interest goes to about 25% of the people available. Needless to say, these are usually the most attractive. You know, just like in the rest of the real world.

It is also indicative that most of the successful candidates are those that have been in a speed dating event at least once previously. This, it appears, is because they have built confidence, which positively influences the experience.

Therefore it is a good idea to attend at least two events, if you don’t succeed the first time. Most people throw in the towel after the first date, before giving themselves a fair chance.

If you feel uncomfortable at first, or take a long time to warm up, it is a good idea to try it at least one more time. If you still are uncomfortable the second or third time, this kind of event may not be for you.

One advantages of speed dating over online dating is the fact that you get to meet all these new people in person rather than relying solely on a photo that may or may not be an accurate portrayal of the person (or a profile that may be sugar-coated).

Knowing you have only a few minutes to impress can be turned on its head. If you have a short time to shine, you can only fail for a short time. That knowledge allows many to relax. They find they do a lot better than they expected.

Most of these events take place in major cities, where the population is large enough to attract many potential partners. But thanks to the Internet, if you live in small city, you can find out about events near you by visiting speed dating sites.

Better still, by joining an online speed dating service you get a chance to pre-screen participants’ photos and profiles in advance.

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