Have you ever thought of speed dating?

Speed Dating originated in the late 1990's and utilizes a round-robin format to help daters meet several people one-on-one at the same event. Each date typically lasts ten minutes or less before you move onto the next potential mate. You may not know in ten minutes or less if you want to marry the person, but you can often tell if you at least want to see them again. Plus, if you know right away it's a mismatch at least you're not stuck sitting through a boring dinner waiting for the check. Typically no contact information is exchanged at the end of each speed date. At the end of the evening, each dater submits a list of people they would like to see again. The event organizers look for matches and provide contact information to both parties for each match made. So now you know the basics, but what should you wear and talk? How should you act to improve your chances of finding that special someone? The key in choosing your outfit is to dress attractively without dressing to attract. In other words, your goal is to meet a potential mate, not just attract attention, particularly from the wrong kind of person. A good rule of thumb is to look at yourself in the mirror before leaving and determine if any particular article of clothing or exposed body part could be distracting. If you pass this test, you'll know the people you meet will be able to focus on you, not your clothes or a body part. Speed Dating is not all about, rather it's about getting to know a set of new people quickly and efficiently. In general, focus on topics appropriate for a first date. In other words, this is not the time to vent about relationships gone wrong or brag about your sexual conquests. It can be tempting to be something you're not. After all, you are trying to impress others at Speed Dating events. However, keep in mind that putting up a false front will not ultimately help you reach your goal. In the end, if you act like yourself you'll know that others are meeting the real you and expressing interest in the person they'll date if the relationship progresses. Go to any common search engine, such as Google or Yahoo, type in "speed dating" and you're sure to come across opportunities.


Best of luck as you speed along the dating superhighway!