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