subject: The Speed Date Process Described [print this page] For those who have never been on a speed date and are still a little confused as to what it is all about, the concept is actually quite simple to explain. This is a singles event that revolves completely around first impressions.
How a speed date event works is that multiple people who are singe attend an event where they get to sit down and talk to each member of the opposite sex that is there for just a few minutes. Judging from the impression you get of this person in these few minutes, you then decide if there is anyone that you would like to get to know better and possibly have an actual date with.
This was an idea that was originally thought up as a way for Jewish people to find someone who they might be compatible enough with to marry, but rapidly gained popularity. This might be in part due to some of the exposure that such events got on some televisions shows such as Sex and the City. This may have led some people to believe that this was the way that those of higher class met others for romantic interests.
A speed date is a great way to get to meet multiple people in just a short amount of time. What really makes this type of event work is that we all form our opinions of others based on the first impression that they give us. If someone makes a bad first impression then it is not likely that we will ever have any kind of romantic interest in them, but if they make a good first impression then there is hope.
This means for those who are planning to attend a speed date event and wanting to figure out how they might come away with a date and potential relationship, the first impression is everything. To make a great first impression at an event such as this there are a few things to remember. First is to do not try too hard. All this does is leaving you looking desperate and no matter if you are or not desperation does not leave a very good first impression. The next key to making a good first impression is dress to impress.
This in no way means that the guys should show up looking like they were dressed by their mother or that the women should come with as much skin as is legal showing. In fact, it is rather the opposite. Show that you have enough taste to be able to dress yourself in a casual but stylish manner. The last thing is to know what to talk about. The conversation should not revolve around only of you, but instead should be aimed at discovering if the two of you have anything at all in common. This can be done by trading off turns talking, asking, and answering questions about each other.
There are now even a number of websites that are offering online speed date services. Services such as these are similar to traditional speed date services, but are obviously conducted online. For those who are interested in finding speed date events that are close to them, there are many different websites that have this type of information. Many of the companies that put these types of events together will have a website where you will be able to find the time and location of the next event in your area as well as sign up to attend the event. Just keep in mind when attending such an event that it is all about the first impression and do not expect to find a miracle. It just takes time.
