Revealed - Speed Dating for Dummies

Contrary to popular belief, Speed Dating is not a modern invention of our "fast" everything American society. The concept started many years ago in Jewish communities in East Europe and the Middle East. Well, we American have a natural talent for seeing a good thing and making it a business.

Entrepreneurs everywhere are starting speed dating services. Typically, they charge between $25 to $60 for each person. This of course varies depending on the part of country you're living. This fee often allows one a few drinks and snacks. The dating service will hold these sessions with half male and half female. The size can be anywhere from 12 to over 100.

The mechanics of speed dating are fairly basic. Each participant is matched with a partner of the opposite sex at a station, typically a chair at a table. Each person takes turns asking the other person questions until a timer expires. At that time, they move to a new station where the questioning process starts anew. Each dater takes notes on each "date" so they can sort out who they do or do not want to see again after the whole process is over. While there's no written law, at most speed dating events, the women stay and the men rotate from station to station.

There are several positive features to this event. The participants are not allowed to ask each other out directly while at the station. The advantage of this is no rejection, because you don't deal with it face-to-face. Only after you've scanned your notes and chosen those you want to see again, will you be given contact information to get in touch with your potential mate outside of the speed dating event. Also, the contacts are exchanged with only those who mutually agree. It's also much safer and probably cheaper than going to a club or bar. It's more efficient than online dating as you meet the person face-to-face and can gain information about them very quickly. Plus, the physical attraction is much easier and more accurate than just looking at a picture.

There is a negative to this arrangement. You are forced to spend your time on "dates" with people you are not attracted to and have no interest in, thusly wasting your time and money. But, the good news is we are only talking about a few minutes here and it may be worth it if you end up with your "soul mate"

So there we have the dummies guide to speed dating in five paragraphs. Give speed dating a try and follow a simple rule...Have Fun!!