Have you ever tried speed dating? It may sound gimmicky but lots of people still use it as a way to meet new people face to face, establish real rapport, and make a connection. If you haven\u2019t tried speed dating yet but want to give it a try, there are a few things to know first about how to get the most out of the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are 6 dating tips on how to speed date and have a great time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Don\u2019t be embarrassed.\u2028<\/strong> 2. Be ready to talk.\u2028<\/strong> 3. Have your questions ready. Sometimes organizers provide you a with a list of questions to warm up with, most of which are pretty horrible and corny. Having your own questions will set you apart from the rest of the pack. It will also help you find out who’s interested in the same things that you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Don\u2019t forget the power of no.<\/strong> 5. Ask for a number.\u2028<\/strong> Speed dating events usually let two people interested in each other contact each other, but not always. If you\u2019re sensing a connection, try to ask for a number toward the end of the conversation. It\u2019ll save you the hassle of wading through the crowd to find them at the end of the event or relying on organizers to put you in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Have fun with it.\u2028<\/strong> So don\u2019t over think it, focus on the other people, and you might just find that speed dating is a perfect fit for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you haven\u2019t tried speed dating yet, but want to give it a try. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":101,"featured_media":16556,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[884],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16555","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dating-advice"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nEveryone is there for the same reason as you\u2014to meet new people. Yes, there\u2019s the subtext that you\u2019re looking for a date and maybe something more. But that doesn\u2019t preclude you from relaxing a little. Especially when you have all of five minutes to show your best stuff. Be bold because if someone doesn\u2019t like you, odds are you won\u2019t see them again anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nUnlike having dinner or going to the movies, silence isn\u2019t acceptable when you\u2019re on a speed date. You\u2019re there to get to know people quickly, so come prepared to talk about yourself and ask questions. Also, it helps to have a few things in mind going into the experience so have topics you\u2019re ready to discuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>There\u2019s nothing worse than expecting someone to ask all the questions. Show initiative by coming in with a list of your own questions. Nothing as deep as, \u201cAre you ready for marriage?\u201d But something with more substance than, \u201cWhat\u2019s your favorite kind of food?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nOne of the benefits of speed dating is that you can decline any offers. The point of it isn\u2019t to cling to everyone you meet. It\u2019s to figure out who you\u2019re compatible with quickly, then see if they\u2019re into you as well. On the other hand, don\u2019t be offended if you get a no yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nInitiative is something we all want out of a partner, and nothing shows more initiative then asking for someone\u2019s number when you feel the right vibe. Admittedly, this takes practice and reading the right cues from across the table, but this can also save you the time and hassle of trying to go through the organizers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nDating isn\u2019t fun when you take it and yourself too seriously. So try to lighten up, take the pressure off yourself, and dive in and see what happens. Part of the fun of speed dating comes from the speed\u2014when you\u2019re moving fast you don\u2019t have a lot of time to think, and instead you just react.<\/p>\n\n\n\n