Speed Dating Tips
Have you ever done Speed Dating, or any other different versions of this trend? I’ve done it a few times over the years, and despite what I first thought, it was an absolute blast. I kept thinking about that part of 40 Year Old Virgin, with all the crazy women there, but it was nothing like that. My experience, too, is your gain. Here are a few tips to help you out.
You’ll want to take care of a few things before you walk out that door though. To start, your hygiene should be tip top. You are making an impression in a short time, so it will be scrutinized even harder than normal.
Clean yourself up, trim your nails neat, clip that nose hair. But once it is done, when you are ready to walk out that door, be DONE with it, save for a pack of mints for the dating itself.
The same thing goes for your clothing. Clean obviously, but dress to impress. I wouldn’t go too showy, just make yourself look good. Polish your shoes, hit the jacket with the lint brush, and take care of any details.
Another thing to do is practice before you go. Not just some lines, or routines, but spontaneity. How does one practice that? By saying what immediately comes to mind when having a conversation. That sounds crazy, I know, but practice with a friend. The result is that you sound more genuine. Put in a bit of time with this, it’ll help.
I tried something new lately – using the first date to warm up. Luckily, she wasn’t beautiful, and it allowed me to make as many mistakes as necessary to get in a groove. The rest of the evening got much easier. I also found it was great, because I tried it when I was out of town, and it allowed me to get a feel for the women in a new area. I went to an 8 Minute Dating in Edmonton while out on business, and landed a really easy date with a beautiful woman.
Another great thing to do, after this, is to really amp up the positive energy. It’ll be infectuous and you’ll make a great impression. People are more likely to remember you if you made them feel good.
This also allows for a sneaky trick to happen. You will be able to take advantage of another guy’s mistakes. Odds are, the next guy will make a ton, and more than likely he’ll be uptight and nervous. If you can avoid coming across that way, you’re going to look golden after they’ve dealt with some nervous, twitchy guy. So smile, enjoy yourself, and allow them to do the same!
During the conversation, you’ll do far better if you show genuine interest in them, but as well, be ready to carry the conversation when they ask you a question. A good conversation should be back and forth, and neither side should feel drilled.
Also, make sure not to drink too much. This will blow your chances faster than anything. If they wanted a drunk guy, they’d hit a slum bar and do just fine. Don’t be that guy.
When it’s time to “close”, just make the next date easy. If you are enjoying yourself, and so is she, just let her know when the clock runs down. Tell her you enjoyed yourself and would love to continue this conversation. If you are paying attention, and you know she’s having fun, you should get that next date easily.
Remember, the whole thing is about making a great impression in the small amount of time that you have. Work with what I’ve given you above, and you should see some great success when it comes to speed dating.
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