| Until recently, speed dating seemed like something you | | | | list. Do not do all the talking. If you don't let the other |
| only heard about through the grape vine, or you saw in | | | | person have a word, how do you expect to get to |
| movies or on TV. Well for those who may not believe | | | | know them? That could also rub off on some people |
| it, it does exist. I didn't believe it myself until I was | | | | as being conceited and a reason for them not to be |
| coerced by a group of single friends to tag along with | | | | interested. With that stated, do not let them do all the |
| them. | | | | talking. You want to have an equal amount of talking |
| The basic gist, in case you have never heard of it, this | | | | so that you both have an equal opportunity to get to |
| is a way to meet other single people. There is a bunch | | | | know each other. |
| of other single people in which you move from table to | | | | Do go with a group of friends. It helps to take the edge |
| table and you have a certain amount of time to "meet | | | | off, and if you are feeling a little embarrassed, its nice |
| and greet" this complete stranger. In that small amount | | | | to have someone to laugh it off with. And also, its nice |
| of time you are both trying to set an impression for | | | | to have them there to get there take on the other |
| this person, as well as trying to get to know them to | | | | people you may have met. Do loosen up and be |
| determine whether or not you think there could be a | | | | yourself. It gets annoying after the third or fourth over |
| possibility. | | | | exaggerated "hi, how are you", that sounds totally fake. |
| After my first experience with this, I have come up | | | | It's easier to talk to someone when you are relaxed |
| with a list of Do's and Don'ts to speed dating and | | | | and you will find yourself focusing more on getting to |
| thought I would share them with anybody who might | | | | know them, then focusing on how nervous you are. |
| be considering it. | | | | Do keep an open mind, and remember everyone else |
| First, Do not drink too much before going. I know a lot | | | | is in the same boat as you are. They are also single, |
| of people like to have a drink or two to loosen up and | | | | trying to meet other single people. You may meet |
| help you talk more freely, however nobody wants to | | | | some weird people, but you also have the opportunity |
| meet the drunk you. They are there to meet the real | | | | to meet some real genuine people. Finally, do have fun. |
| you, and if you are drunk, your personality could be | | | | This can be an experience you will never forget, and |
| completely different then your true self. Remember, | | | | who knows maybe you will meet Mr. or Mrs. Right. |
| you are trying to make an impression in a short | | | | I hope these tips will help you if you are considering |
| amount of time, and you want people to remember | | | | speed dating. I personally consider it a wonderful way |
| your true self. It will also help you to more easily focus | | | | to meet other single people because you are in a large |
| and make good decisions. | | | | group of other single people, all there for the same |
| Do not, be fake. It's pretty easy to see past that and | | | | reason. |
| that is an easy way for people to scratch you off their | | | | |