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The Dos And Don'ts In Speed Dating

By Marvin Perry

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Published: 12Sep2008
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Okay, so you only have just a few minutes to look good, ask questions, answer questions, act interested, smile, and leave an impression good enough to be remembered. Sounds easy? Not, but keep these speed dating pointers in mind and you'll be getting all the dates in no time.

Do take time in choosing what to wear. You don't have to dress flamboyantly and expensively. Just keep it clean and presentable. Be well-groomed. Also, don't wear too much cologne!

Do smile and look approachable. Ladies love a guy with a smile, so give them the impression that you're having a good time. By showing the person in front of you that you appreciate the chance to meet them, the more special they'll feel and the more willing they'll be to open up to you. Make yourself stand out by exuding a positive vibe. Just keep it natural and avoid pasting on a fake cheesy grin.

Do flirt and use your body language. It is said that communication is 40% verbal and 60% visual, so let your body do the talking. Improve your body talk and understand body language to master the art of flirting. One simple move you can try is to catch someone's eye and hold their gaze for just a second. Then look away coyly, and look again but this time with a gleam in your eye and a playful smile.

Do ask interesting questions. Or, at least keep a number of questions ready! The worst thing that could happen is when you run out of things to talk about. Avoid asking questions that are too deep and thought provoking. They might take a lot of time to answer, and before you know it, your time is up. Stick to simple and light questions that secretly probe into someone's interests and passions without being too obvious. An example would be "What do you do for fun?" or "What do you do in your free time that you're totally passionate about?"

Do be careful what you eat, especially if food is being served during the dating. Will your date really want to see you clumsily twirl your pasta or noisily gorge noodles during the date? Worse, will he/she want to see you sweat uncomfortably because of some spicy food? Stick to simple food in small servings that you can easily take in one bite.

Now, for the don't part. Don't ever tell lies. Although it might seem like a good idea at the moment, just how long can you really keep on pretending to be an art critic or restaurateur?

Don't talk blatantly on controversial topics. Remember, it's best to stick to light and feel-good topics. Nobody would want to hear about your opinion on Israel's conduct in Palestine during speed dating.

Don't give out personal contact details during the date. It's best to keep your personal information to yourself to protect your identity. If you want to keep in touch, exchange email addresses or cell phone numbers.

These are some basic dos and don'ts in speed dating. Keep these pointers in mind and you'll be sure to capture someone's attention.

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