- For those of you who still haven't heard of this hot trend,speed dates in the course of a single evening. - It is an ideal alternative for busy people who don't have time for traditional dating or who don't like going to bars and clubs to meet people.
-speed daters pay a small fee to a dating agency and then meet at a restaurant or bar. - Woman typically sit at tables and men join them for five-minute conversations. - Couples are expected to be polite and friendly, and they are not allowed to ask about personal details such as where someonelives or work. - When their five minutes are up, daters stop talking and take a moment simply to mark "yes" or "no" on a scorecard. - Then the men change tables and the next pair of potential partners starts dating. - Once every body has met, daters hand in their card to the organizers, who then let them know if anyone is interested.
-If you consider giving speed dating a ago, here are a few words of advoce. - First, eear comfortable clothes. - Start your date by smiling at the other person. - Think of some interesting topics to talk about beforehand, but don't try too hard to be funny. - Make an effort to keep talking during the five minutes-nobody likes awkward silences-but don't forget to listen,too. - And always tell the truth. - You never know which of your dates will turn out to be the mother or father of your children!