Dating Tips

Dress smart! You can be sure that everyone will be making an effort with their appearance. There is no dress code but you want to give yourself the best chance, so dress to impress and above all, wear something that’s comfortable for you. Men in work suits are fine.

Smile! Everybody looks better when they smile and it will help both yourself and your date to relax – a smile can really lighten up the room! 

Be confident! Women like confident men and men like confident women. Smile, sit up and make eye contact. 

Prepare some questions that you want to ask your date, a few open-ended questions like “How would you describe yourself?” and “What are your hobbies?” make good conversation. You can also ask more specific questions that you’re interested in but don’t be too personal, “How much do you earn?” is not a good first date question!

  Look below for more question ideas!

 Listen too! Listening is just as important as talking. Let your date talk about themselves for half the session and show that you are interested in what they have to say.

Concentrate on your date! Don’t glance around or peer over your date’s shoulder at the better-looking guy/girl on the other table! You will not appreciate it yourself. You will get your turn with everyone eventually.

If you’re interested, Don’t be shy! Pay your date a compliment, buy him/her a drink – show them that you’re interested!

Don’t give out any personal/contact details, if you have a match, you can be assured that we will let you know within 24-48 hours.

While we’re certain you will meet a lot of great dates, you may also occasionally meet ones who aren’t your type, keep smiling and Be polite to all guests, it is nerve-wracking for them too! If however, your date starts to become rude or offensive, let us know and we will deal with him/her immediately.

Arriving early and staying for drinks after is a great opportunity for you to get to know your dates better!

Most importantly, Be yourself and Keep an open-mind. Everyone is here to meet new people after all. Remember even if don’t find a match on that particular night, increasing your social network can still help you to meet new dates. Some people find their soulmate on the second or third speed dating sessions but not the first. It’s always good to keep an open-mind when meeting new people – who knows, you might even be surprised!

IDEAS for QUESTIONS

What do you do for a living?
How was your weekend?
What do you do in your free time?
What are your hobbies?
What’s your favourite sport/artist/food/film/book?
How would you describe yourself?
What are your thoughts on… (any current issues)?
Have you had any interesting experiences?
Where have you travelled to?
What are your ambitions?
Tell me something unusual/special about yourself