Speed dating tips

Remember everybody is in the same boat. It's natural to feel nervous but, as the evening goes on, you'll relax into it more and more and your true colours will shine! Once the evening gets underway, you will relax into the atmosphere and find yourself wishing there was more time.

These are some tips to help you to feel confident.

Dress to impress!

We're not talking power suits, but an outfit that fits you properly and in which you feel comfortable. There are no rules, but dressing in scruffy jeans and a crumpled T-shirt is not going to make a great impression!

What to say

Three minutes goes very quickly, if you are not careful you could end up just talking about yourself and not finding anything out about your date! On the other hand be careful not to interrogate someone! You may find out lots about them, but, at worst, you can frighten them to death and, at best, they will not feel comfortable with you!

We recommend that you have a few questions in your pocket in case you get stuck at any point. Try and keep a balance between finding out about your date and giving them some idea of what you are like.

Some examples of popular questions are:-

• What made you try speed dating?
• What do you have in your car stereo?
• What is your favourite restaurant?
• What do you do for work at the moment?
• Which countries have you visited - or would you like to visit?
• What kind of music do you like?
• What is your favourite film?
• Where would you live if you could live anywhere in the world?
• What would you do if you could do anything, anywhere for 2 weeks?
• What would be your perfect date?

After you've made your match

We take your security seriously and do not give away any of your personal contact details to anyone you match with from one of our events. You choose how much information you provide to potential matches.

We always suggest that for a first date you arrange to meet in a public place such as a bar or restaurant.

Do not give personal details, such as your address, until you are certain that you know and trust the person you have met.

For more ideas about speed dating read our FAQ's

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