Speed Dating Tips

Advice for a Successful Speed Dating Outing

Tip 1: Be Prepared!

The funny thing about speed dating is that you only have six to ten minutes to decide who you consider long term partner material! You might as well make the best of it and have some solid questions prepared. Its also beneficial to have answers for these questions at the ready! Think about the most common types of questions you are likely to be asked and prepare a short response for each There is nothing worse than stumbling for words in situation where you only have a few minutes to make that all important first impression.

It is also a good idea to prepare a mini "Personal Infomercial" -- A (very) short 1 to 2 minute biography about yourself that highlights some positive aspects of your personality. Have it memorized and ready to blurt out at a moment's notice! And remember, there will be a pop quiz at your next speed dating event!

Tip 2: Top Questions!

Here are some very popular speed dating questions to ask:

* What are you most proud of in your life?
* Is religion important to you?
* What do you do for fun?
* Why did your last relationship end (Break-Up)?
* Do you want to get or have you ever been married?
* Do you want or do you have any children?
* If we got into an argument, how would we settle it?
* Where do you see yourself in five years?
* What do you do for work?
* Is sexual compatibility important to you?
* What do you look for in a (boy/girl)friend/spouse?

Tip 3: Fun Questions:

Sometimes, it is better to show a sense of humor than to appear overly serious at the first, here are some humorous questions you can use to break the ice:

* Do you kiss on the first date? If so, how soon can we go out?
* (Answer to:) How did your last relationship end?
Not with a restraining order I hope?!
* Do you have any cute friends? (brothers, sisters?)
* What is your favorite drink?
* How many hours a day do you spend working on your my-space page?
* I know we just met and this might seem a little sudden ... but could I borrow two thousand dollars?
* You wouldn't mind if my mom joined us if we go out on a date, would you?
* Didn't I meet you in 2002 at the Star Trek Convention in St Louis?
* Could you excuse me? My cat gets lonely if he doesn't hear my voice on the answering machine every hour.
* Do you give your pets birthday and Christmas presents?
* If there was an extra hour in the day, what would you spend it doing?
* Have you attended a high school reunion yet?
* What is your favorite number?
* If you could be any animal what would you be?
* If you could have any car in the world, what would it be?

Tip 4: Be Confident!

Show Confidence, Even If You Don't Feel Confident! People like their partners to show confidence. The truth is you can "Fake it until you make it". In other words, in the course of "acting" confident, you actually train yourself to be more confident! Try it, it works!

Tip 5: Make Introductions

Many times, a speed dating event is segmented by age, so you only meet singles in your age bracket. That's just one reason why it always pays to introduce yourself to as many singles as time permits. You never know when you may meet again!

Tip 6: Don't Be a Whiner

In other words, have a positive attitude going into the event. If you immediately look around, and decide, "There is no-one here for me", or "I should be with the young ones over there", You have already closed your mind to being successful. Keep an open mind, be pleasant, grin and bear it!! Who knows what connections you might make later on as a result!!