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Want to meet new people faster? Try SpeedDater.com

Have you ever been on a blind date, and about five minutes in you just know that it is not going to work out? You don't want to be rude, so you both just carry on discussing the weather or another benign topic (while secretly making your to-do list in your head), until a suitable amount of time has passed.

You then awkwardly say goodbye with a handshake or hug, part ways, and get on with your life wondering where your evening just went. Don't worry, you are definitely not alone, and thankfully there is a better way. The answer may be SpeedDater.

So what is speed dating exactly? Speed dating typically refers to an organized group gathering of singles (such as those hosted by SpeedDater), in which attendees take part in several mini-dates in one evening.

It may be the solution that countless fun and courageous singles are looking for.

Do You Fit the Bill?

• Are you looking for a safe, low-stress, and casual way to meet other eligible singles and take part in face-to-face conversation?
• Do you want only to be committed to a short conversation if the sparks are not flying? Dates typically last between 3 and 8 minutes depending on the organization.
• Do you want to have a very enjoyable time and meet some fun people, even if you don’t find “the one”?
• Are you tired of the "dating scene" and on the lookout for an alternative way to meet suitable partners without scouring the internet and spending your evenings in a bar?

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your SpeedDater Experience

• Nothing makes a good first impression and indicates a friendly personality quite like a smile. Though you may be nervous at first, smiling will inadvertently help to relax you!
• Ask questions. Show that you are interested in the person sitting across from you. No matter what your instincts do not, I repeat, DO NOT just talk about yourself for the entire mini-date!
• You are setting the foundation for a future relationship to develop, and no one wants to be in a one-sided relationship with someone who does not listen.
• Strive to keep the discussion on the upbeat side by avoiding hot-button topics like religion, politics, and money. Work can also be a stressful issue for some people.
• Dress to turn heads. Even if you are on your way to a speed dating event directly from work, take a few minutes to freshen up and change into an outfit you would wear on a first date - you are about to go on several of them! Dressing well and feeling attractive will not only impress, but it will also boost your confidence - which will shine through on your dates.
• Keep an open mind. One of the beauties of speed dating is the opportunity to connect with someone that you may never have approached otherwise. Always dating the same type and still single? It may be time to change that!

Ready for your first speed date? Register for SpeedDater today!

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Sandra Baker .