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What are Speed Dates?
Speed Dates are an exciting, quick and non-pressured way to meet singles. In one
evening, you'll meet a variety of people, in brief, individual one-on-one conversations.
Each event lasts up to 2 hours wherein singles meet numerous other singles through
mini-dates. Each date lasts approximately 5 minutes.
What are the advantages of Speed Dates?
The system guarantees you have mini dates - without the need for uncomfortable
ice-breaking. You avoid nightmare 2-3 hour blind dates, expensive dinners and lunches
with people where there is no chemistry.
How do Speed Dates work?
A group of singles gather at a restaurant or bar
for the evening.
The group will be divided by gender (men and women). One gender (either the men or the
women) will be seated at individual numbered tables. An individual from the other gender
will be assigned to each table. For example, if the women are seated at numbered tables.
A man will be assigned to each table. The participants will then have about five minutes
to get to know each other and interview each date.
At the end of the set time, we will let the men know to move on to the next date. The men
then get up from their seats and move to the next table, where another woman is waiting to
meet them.
Participants are asked to write on a form if they would be interested in seeing this person
again. This entails simply checking a 'yes' or 'no' box. Depending on the number of participants,
there may be a break in the event for an intermission. This is a good time to enjoy some
appetizers and meet anyone else at the event who you've had your eye on that may not meet
you due to the number of attendees. Remember to write down the names of the people you meet
during intermission on your score card. After the break you'll have more date rounds.
How will I know if someone is interested?
If someone has checked 'yes' next to your name, the organizers will let you know
which matches have been made, and will give you the other participant's email
address or phone number.
Five minutes doesn't seem like a lot of time, is it enough?
Remember, you're not on a date; you're on a mini-date. This is a great way to see if
you'd be interested in a full date or just more conversation later. Sometimes five minutes is
way too long if you know what we mean. But in five minutes most people can tell if there's
physical chemistry, if they like the way someone speaks, if the person is mature and intelligent,
and if they want to know more. At which point they'd select YES on the score card and hopefully
the other person would do the same!
Is it advisable to attend a Speed Dates Event more than once?
Yes, if you don't meet that special someone the first time around. You can try a different
event in hopes that there will be new people. In addition, due to the large number of
participants, you may meet only a portion of the participants at any one event.
How are attendees screened?
The company does not screen attendees as part of the registration process. You attend a party with
full knowledge you will be meeting most of the party attendees of the opposite sex. It is assumed
that participants are single and the age range specified for the party. You may have a great
evening with 5-10 matches at one party and then come up practically empty handed after the next.
Just like Internet dating, you are meeting TOTAL STRANGERS. There are no filters except attendees
responded to the event and prepaid.
Is anything provided at the event?
Typically, the company will provide score cards, pens and name tags as part of the
administration fee. You pay separately for dinner, appetizers and drinks at the event
out of your own pocket.
Can you pay at the door? When should you sign up?
You must sign up in advance. Sign up as soon as you know you can attend an event as space
is limited at each event.
What should you wear?
Dress to impress. You are there to find dates. Dress like you are going out on a date.
You should wear something in which you are comfortable but makes you look good. "California
Casual" is appropriate. Sometimes people do come in suits, but that's usually because
they have to come from work and don't have time to change.
Do NOT discuss the following:
In order to create a safe, comfortable and enjoyable evening for everyone, there are 3
subjects that you are not allowed to discuss at any time during a dating event.
- You are not allowed to ask anyone for their contact information. This includes their
phone number, last name, e-mail address, business card, or their address.
- You are not allowed to ask anyone if they would like to have another date.
- You are not allowed to ask sexually explicit questions, use lewd language, or
say anything that might be interpreted as threatening or as sexual harassment.
Please be polite and respectful.
If you meet someone who you would like to go out with, you may inform them that you'll be
putting their name on your score card, but don't pressure them to put your name on their
card. If they are interested they will put your name on their card. Remember, everyone at
the event is interested in meeting people to date. If you're having a mini date with someone
who you're not interested in dating again, take the opportunity to learn something from
them. Just because there's no love interest, you might be surprised by how interesting
people can be if you ask the right questions!
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