| You cant hurry love. No, youll just have to | | | | on the radio, in the paper or from a friend |
| wait | | | | and pre-register. Registration is needed |
| | | | because in order to be successful, there has |
| The old song by the Supremes sure is catchy. | | | | to be an equal number of guys and girls. |
| But something else catching on is just the | | | | There is usually a small fee involved. |
| opposite of what the song preaches: Speed | | | | Basically, this fee should not be considered |
| dating. | | | | a reason not to go. Think about it. You pay |
| | | | cover charges anyway on a normal night out. |
| Speed dating is on the rise among young | | | | |
| professionals from sea to shining sea. More | | | | 2. Getting ready - This can usually be fun to |
| often than not, singles are too caught up in | | | | do with a friend. The two of you can prepare |
| the rat race called career and life to look | | | | together, picking out a hot ensemble to show |
| for love. With a palm pilot filled with | | | | off your best features (and cover up your |
| meetings, dinners and appointments, there is | | | | worse!) Also, to just be each others support |
| nary a space available for a date. Let alone | | | | throughout the night, especially for cheering |
| time to meet someone to take out on a date. | | | | each other on. |
| Dating in the workplace is unacceptable, and | | | | |
| dating within a circle of friends is a soap | | | | 3. Arriving - Once you arrive, there is |
| opera waiting to happen. So just how does one | | | | usually a registrations table set up where |
| meet someone in a day where everything is so | | | | you will sign in, and get a number or will be |
| fast-paced? It seems only natural to add | | | | assigned to a table. Usually, you will be |
| dating to the world of convenience we have | | | | able to grab a drink or snack to help get |
| become so dependent upon. | | | | relaxed before the show goes on the road! |
| | | | |
| Enter speed dating- where singles can unite | | | | 4. The Dating - When the event is ready to |
| in one place, and spend minutes getting to | | | | start, the guys will be seated at the tables, |
| know each other over drinks and hors d vours, | | | | and the girls will take turns visiting each |
| in an organized fashion. If someone sparks an | | | | table (or vice-versa) for a pre-determined |
| interest during this speed dating process, a | | | | amount of time, usually 8-10 minutes. During |
| connection can be made, and followed up on. | | | | this time, guys and girls will get to know |
| | | | each other by engaging in conversation and |
| Speed dating, usually held in the hip club | | | | asking questions- telling stories and what |
| and bar scene, is an event planned by the | | | | not. This is your chance to make an |
| venue themselves, or by a professional speed | | | | impression, and leave someone at a table |
| dating company- a largely growing industry. | | | | wanting more. But- everyone gets a fair shot. |
| Many of these events have registrations to | | | | |
| limit the number of participants, as well as | | | | 5. The Wrap-Up - Contact information is only |
| have age groups, and many even have events | | | | exchanged if a real connection is made. |
| based on religion, career, etc. | | | | Usually, there will be a box to put your |
| | | | information, or a more formal way of getting |
| Can you really meet someone at an event like | | | | your number to the girl or guy you want to |
| this, many ask. The answer is, of course. | | | | see again. It will be neat to see if the |
| First impressions are key. One may not get a | | | | person who like you was the one you liked. |
| whole life history in a five to ten minute | | | | |
| period, but a common bond can most certainly | | | | 6. The follow-up - If a mutual match was |
| be established. Speed dating is an excellent | | | | made, the next date can be a lot longer than |
| way to find someone with similar interests | | | | ten minutes. |
| and weed out people who just would never work | | | | |
| out. (Without spending a lot of money sending | | | | What if no connection was made? At least you |
| drinks across the bar!) | | | | tried it. And, you could try it again. Speed |
| | | | dating isnt a guarantee, as anything is not. |
| A typical speed dating party goes like this: | | | | But, it is a fun and fast way to meet |
| | | | someone. Plus, it beats another blind date |
| 1. Pre-registration - You hear about an event | | | | arranged by your roommate. |