Speed Dating Tips
If you have ever thought going on 10 or more dates in a night was out of the realm of possibility, think again. There is an innovative approach to finding true love and it's called speed dating. You are given approximately 7 minutes to get to know your date. Some actually find true love, while others leave the way they came--single, but there are strategies that will help you make the most of your time with each person.
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Prepare a Profile
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Each date will want to know as much as he can about you and vise versa, however you only have 7 minutes before the bell rings and your next date appears. Write a personal biography about yourself before the speed dating event. Keep it short and sweet, about 1 or 2 minutes long, and highlight the positive aspects of your personality. Once you are happy with it, memorize it and be prepared to casually stick to those points when each date sits down.
Have Questions Ready
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To make a quick decision about who you consider long-term relationship material, have a set of questions ready to ask each person. Some questions to consider may be, "Why did your last relationship end?" "What do you do for fun?" and "How do you handle arguments?" You also need to be prepared with answers for questions you may be asked with short responses. With only a few minutes to make a great first impression, being prepared helps ensure you won't stumble over your words.
Have Confidence
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You don't always need to have confidence to show confidence. But you do need to show it even if you don't feel it. Most people like their future partners to be confident in themselves and express it in the way they carry themselves and speak to others. Although you may have to fake it at first, you will eventually begin to feel what you are faking. Doing this trains your mind to believe in yourself.
Be Positive
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When you first walk into the speed dating event, you may think there is no one there who is a match for you. Maybe no one is in your age range or there is no one you are attracted to. Thinking this way before the dates even begin is a recipe for dating disaster. Instead, go tho the event with an open mind and be positive--keep your mind open, smile and let the best of your personality shine through to everyone you meet. Doing these things may just help you make a connection.
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