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Article #293: How to Find Love in an Instant

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






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