Speed dating for American SinglesWhat is speed dating?Speed dating (sometimes called "8 minute dating", or "5 minute dating") is a new style of dating that is
making a huge impact all accross the United States.
Thirty girls and thirty guys get together; they get a limited amount of time to
chat to each other, usually sitting either side of a table, for a couple
of minutes at a time, then move on to the next "date". During the night you
get to meet everyone there of the opposite sex and decide who, if anyone,
you'd like to see again.
How exactly does speed dating work?
An event organiser arranges the venue and takes bookings for the event;
unless the agency is looking for specific clients, these are filled on a
first-come-first-served basis. Payment is asked for up front - this
guarantees that everyone who books has a strong incentive to turn up.
When you arrive at the event, you'll be given an introduction to how the evening
will proceed.
You'll then be handed a small card or form - keep this safe because you'll
use it to note who you want to see again.
You'll also get a sticker or tag with your name (or a nickname / number) on
it, so that people know who they're meeting.
The ladies usually stay seated, and the guys move around. The amount of time
allocated to each "date" varies... It can be anything from 2 minutes to 10
minutes. A lot of services use three minutes, which allows you date 30 people
in an hour. A bell will sound ring hen the allocated time is over, and the men
will move on a table.
You make a note of the name or of those people who you like and want to see again.
When the evening is over, the organisers will collect all of the speed dating
forms and enter them onto a database. The batabase will then look for matches,
where two people have both said that they like each other. They'll then put those
people in contact. It's then usually left up to you you to arrange the next date.
What happens if no-one chooses me?
In the unlikely the event that you don't get a match, most events will allow you to attend their next one free of charge!
Where can I try speed dating in a city near me?
Yes. Most big cities in the USA, including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Boston, Washington and Seattle all run speed dating sessions.
How can you get to know someone in such a short time?
It's surprising exactly how much you can get to know, but remember that you don't need their life story. What you're really looking for, is whether you like the sound of the other person and what to know more. If you do, fill in your card with their ID. If not, you just leave it blank.
What are the advantages of speed dating?
Speed dating is suitable for everyone:
You don't need to worry about rejection because all the "dating" bit is done anonymously.
It's perfect if you're shy.
It's quick (obvious, really), so great if you've got a busy lifestyle.
It has over a 50% success rate in finding long-term relationships.
You get to meet a much wider range of people than you usually would.
Is speed dating suitable for me?
Without a doubt, yes. There are speed dating sessions for straight singles and gay singles, with everything in between!
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