Speed dating!

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Registered: 04-04-2003
Speed dating!
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Tue, 10-25-2005 - 10:11am
I'm going to take part in a local speed dating event in a couple of weeks. I want to make sure I make a great impression in the few minutes that I actually have to do so. Any tips? Have you tried it?
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Registered: 05-31-2005
In reply to: seya79
Tue, 10-25-2005 - 9:40pm

Haven't done it yet but want to...


I'm thinking what makes a good impression with people in general... Find a common ground as quickly as you can. Ask some questions about them but keep them light and fun. Find something to compliment them on...


Curious to see what others say with this one.


And good luck with it! Let us know how it goes.


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Registered: 10-13-2004
In reply to: seya79
Wed, 10-26-2005 - 10:03pm

I tried this a few weeks ago and highly recommend it! You don't get trapped talking to people with whom you have zero interest - they ring a bell after 6 (or 8 in some places) minutes and the men leave the table and move onto the next one. You fill out a sheet of paper with each guy's name and badge number. Space is provided for you to take notes and you'll want to do so as you'll meet perhaps 12 guys in one night. You circle the name of those you'd like to talk with again. If they circle you as well, the event planner notifies you both so that you can exchange contact info. I saw 3 of the guys for a second time. One we hit it off so well that we talked for an hour after and went out to eat! But after 2 more dates, he flaked out and stopped calling.

But I will try speed dating again maybe in a few weeks or after the holidays.

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-14-2005
In reply to: seya79
Thu, 10-27-2005 - 1:03am
I have never tried it. But it sounds interesting, fun and useful!
Basically, I would suggest just being yourself. If you like the person, that "interest" will show naturally.
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Registered: 04-15-2003
In reply to: seya79
Thu, 10-27-2005 - 1:29pm
well don't take it too seriously. just go into flirting mode and have fun.
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