What is Speed Dating?
Speed dating is a fairly new concept in which a group of single people gather together at a restaurant or club. Everyone is usually seated at a table for two, and each person is given a certain amount of time to make chit chat with another person. After ten minutes or less, everyone rotates seats and meets with someone different. Men and women at these events make notes of the people that made the greatest impression on them, and the person or people they liked are given the contact info of the interested individuals. Rabbi Yaacov Deyo created the concept of speed dating to help Jewish singles find potential husbands and wives.
Many people like speed dating because it takes a lot of the stress and headache out of trying to meet someone new. Dating around can sometimes be a very awkward experience, and speed dating makes it easy to meet a lot of potential partners in a short period of time. It is also beneficial for people who are shy by nature that would like better develop their social skills. Do your best to be outgoing when speed dating. Women especially like a confident man, be proud of who you are and this will shine through.