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Dress to Impress. Ladies do like smartly dressed men. And men do appreciate well dressed women. You can be sure everyone will make an effort. Wear something nice but be sure it is comfortable.
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Do your hair, splash on old spice! If you see your dream girl/guy, you will be chatting to them too, so give yourself the best chance.
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Relax! Girls like confident men. And guys like confident women.
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Smile, not the plastic looking grin, but a genuine and friendly smile when you greet them.
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Eye Contact. don’t glance from the side and guys– don’t stare at her chest. Keep good eye contact when you talk, make them feel you are interested.
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Be happy. Everyone will notice your fresh and happy face, and your date will be much more relaxed with you.
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Compliments – not over the top or too many, but one or two genuine compliments will be welcomed.
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Listen, give your dates half the time to speak about themselves. Ask open ended questions, and show that you are interested in what they say.
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If your interested in them, don’t be shy, give indications that you are. And girls, remember that guys are terrible at reading the signals! Licking your lips at them is not advisable but give them something to read!
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Prepare a list of questions. Rotate them so you do not ask everyone the same ones. Ask questions which matter to you. Non-intrusive, open ended questions are good. For example: Why have you chosen to go speed dating? What’s your favorite holiday places? How would you describe yourself? What’s do you do in your spare time? What’s your ambitions for the future?
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Remember to fill in your notes throughout the night. Make good notes so when emails start arriving, you’ll have material to refer to.
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Be original with your questions. With 60 people in one night your will be remembered for funny questions and making them laugh.
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Don’t give anyone your contact details or full name on the night. If you found the soul mate, be sure we will pass you their contact details the next day.
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Please use good language. Don’t swear or be politically incorrect. Both men and women find it a turn off.
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Be honest and don’t tell lies. How long will your date continue to think you are an astronaut from the Soviet Union?
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Our guests will be the open-minded and social types you like to meet, but there maybe others that do not match you. Please try to be nice to everyone and the smile they give you will help you throughout the night.
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Be generous Guys, if you like her, buy her a drink!
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Make sure you stay after the event, drink at the bar, socialise and get to know each other more.
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If you don’t remember anything. Just remember that everyone is in the same situation as you looking for love and friendship. Relax and enjoy the evening.
