My Tampa Dating-Speed Dating

Speed Dating is for you if you are the type of single who would like more than one date, and then have the choice of who you would like to meet again. Date up to twenty enthusiastic singles in one evening of whirlwind dating. Originating in the USA it’s gathering momentum, and has got the attention of Canadian and UK singles as well. You will find regular Speed Dating events in most major cities up and down these countries, and most singles usually go back for more. As with all dating nothing has a one hundred percent strike rate but you have the night out, and the enjoyment factor. Where else can you meet twenty excited, eligible singles that are looking for a night of fun that can turn into romance. Generally at an event tables are set out for the dates then everyone will sit down for their first date. After the dates have finished the gentlemen will usually move around the tables while the women stay seated. Singles are given cards at the start of the event to mark off the singles they would like to see again. After the event they will go home and login to the events organisers web site the next day to see who they have matched with. If the single has more than one match they then have to decide who they have a stronger desire for. This is the point where the event organisers leave it in the singles hands, and no longer participate in the relationship. Speed Dating isn’t for the shy type. It’s an evening of pure socializing, and quick thinkers will definitely be in their element. With only a few minutes to get to know someone, being able to think on your feet is a definite advantage. Knowing a little bit about most things will help as well so getting stuck for questions and answers doesn’t become an issue. Keeping up with current events can help also for quick conversation pieces. Women knowing something about their national sport will help in a sticky situation. Some men will definitely find this attractive. And the same goes for the men, knowing something a bit feminine will help them, and score some points for instant attraction. If you enjoy meeting people, and enjoy plenty of fun conversation, a Speed Dating event is going to hit the right buttons. An evening of fun fuelled dating and a few drinks is what your singles social life could be just what the doctor ordered.

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At My Tampa Dating we host a lot of speed dating events. I am often asked what questions to ask while you are on these mini dates. I found a great article from Rakhi Abraham who gives 45 examples of questions. I took some of my favorite. I hope you enjoy his writing and come see us at our next singles event.

Speed dating is the hot new alternative on the dating scene, compared to barhopping and online dating. In the present world of speed and frenzy, speed dating is the instant dating solution for today’s youngsters. Unlike normal dating, you have got five to 10 minutes to meet and create chemistry.

Because of this limited time, the way you dress and the questions you ask are really important. One thing you really don’t have is the luxury of time. If you are tongue-tied, you are out of the picture. No one wants to date some one who does not talk, is boring or nervous.

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'Tell Me Honey...2000 questions for Couples' , it's available in paperback from Amazon for $12 and as an instant download ebook too.

So speed dating experts advise that short of having a paper full of questions, you must be ready with a list of interesting, impressive and enjoyable questions that will keep the conversation thriving in those five-ten minutes.

Some of the questions ranging from serious to silly, that are used in speed dating are as follows:

1) What do you do for work? - It is an introductory question. It may reveal the professional status of a person but little about his personality. So move on to another question.

2) Where are you from? - This reveals background. It throws better light on the person.

3) What is the one thing about yourself that you would like me to know? More insight into personality.

4) When was your last relationship and how long did it last? A probing question that will open up the communication.

5) What are you looking for in a relationship? You can both instantly compare whether you match in this area.

6) What do you think is the most important value in a relationship?

7 ) Do you want to marry or have you ever been married? This is important, as it will reveal if both are moving in the same direction - towards or away from marriage.

8) What do you look for in a husband/wife? Try to elicit an honest answer.

9) Do you want/do you have any children? An important question if you are looking for a long-term relationship and your partner is not.

10) What do you do for fun? - This will throw light on whether your leisure activities match. Are you a bookworm and she an outdoorsy person?

11) What are you most proud about? This reveals the basic values of the person - whether he/she values money or adventure/ intellectual pursuits.

12) Is religion important to you? 24x7 living together means understanding on certain basic issues like religious beliefs.

13) Do you follow politics? Are you a Democrat or a Republican? You can spar on your political affiliations.

14) Do you believe in love at first sight? You can decide whether he/she is a romantic person or not.

15) What is your most treasured possession and why? What a person is sentimental about reveals a great deal about his personality. Is it his bike or a locket presented by a sister?

16) What is your favorite month of the year and why? Does he like to sweat it out in summer activities or curl up like a cat in winter?

17) Which is your favorite book/movie? Both of you can discuss why you like a book or a movie - throws further in sight into personality.

18) Which is the last book you read? A conversation starter.

19) Which is the one job in the world that you would love to do? Throws light on likes and dislikes.

20) Which is your favorite music and your favorite singer/band? Do you share musical tastes?

21) Do you like animals/keep pets? Are you going to clash on this issue - one an animal hater, the other a pet lover?

22) How do you spend your spare time? This is important, as it will really help if both love to do the same things in spare time.

23) Where do you see yourself in five years time? Watch out if he has no definite goals for the future and is in a rut. A positive mark for her if she has her life and career planned out positively.

24) If you were an animal in the wild, what would you be? Silly, amusing question to get the laughs.

25) Do you believe a cup is half empty or half full? Are you an optimist or a pessimist?
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