Speed dating is an event where single people meet many potential partners in a short time. Participants talk in pairs for less than 10 minutes and cannot exchange contact information. It was invented by Rabbi Yaacov Deyo and requires pre-registration with a credit card. Speed dating is popular in North America and Europe and can be good practice for social skills.
Speed dating is an organized social event that allows a single person to meet many other single people at the same time rather than dating just one person. Typically, speed dating sessions are held in a club, restaurant or other location and people talk to each other in groups of two while enjoying drinks or food. Usually, each group is limited to less than 10 minutes of chat before one member rotates to form a new group of two.
Speed dating participants are often allowed to discuss whatever they want as long as certain rules are followed. Generally, participants cannot exchange contact information during speed dating. Instead, they need to make note of the people they are interested in reviewing. A few days after the speed dating event, attendees are given the names and contact information of those who would like to see them again.
The invention of speed dating is credited to Rabbi Yaacov Deyo who tried the method on Jewish singles in his congregation to help them find potential mates. Most speed dating sessions today require pre-registration with a credit card. Pre-registration is important because there must be an even number of males and females. Of course, in same-sex speed dating events this is not necessary. Pre-qualification is important in some speed dating groups if the group is aimed at certain ages, such as seniors only or those under 30 only, although many speed dating groups are not age specific.
Quite common in both North America and Europe, speed dating can be a real time saver for singles looking to meet that special someone. The method is designed to be organized and regulated, and typically up to 100 singles attend any given speed dating event. Meeting so many people at the same time can also be good practice for those looking to develop their skills in talking to new people. Also, when the couple meet again, they will already know something about each other.
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