The Advantages of Speed Dating
admin | November 12, 2010
Speed dating has become very popular in recent years. This should be no surprise: these days, it is all about speed. The pace and demands of contemporary life doesn’t leave room for time-consuming activities…dating included. These days, singles don’t have the time to go on dates the traditional way. This is why speed dating became commonplace: busy singletons can meet as many potential partners in such a small amount of time.
Those who cannot meet new people the usual way resort to either one or both of these: personal ads and blind dates. Unfortunately, these have their own disadvantages. Both don’t present an opportunity for the individual to see if there is physical attraction and chemistry, both of which are factors that make a person see the other for a second time. Personal ads require a person to invest time and effort to a person he or she may not be attracted to when in person. As for blind dates, one often just endures the dinner to be polite. In speed dating, one can tell immediately if there is physical attraction and chemistry.
With speed dating, a single person can meet as many as 20 people in one session. He or she will spend about 7 minutes with each one, enough time to see if there is instant attraction. In that time, the two will have a chat. If there is chemistry between them, flirting can be expected that soon. By the end of the night, numbers can be exchanged and no time is wasted in guessing about the outcome.
However, there is one prerequisite for speed dating: confidence. This is because it requires confidence to speak with a stranger, even if the conversation will only last for less than 10 minutes.
If you are a singleton with barely no time in your hands to mingle with other, why not try it? Speed dating is a great way to find your match when you have little time to spare.
