Speed Dating came about because of a need for a more efficient method of dating. This new dating craze started in the Jewish community and has spread to the major cities in North America and Europe. Dating candidates ask a series question rotating in a round robin manner every few minutes to the next participant. Because of the novelty of speed dating, it has become increasingly popular.
Benefits of Speed Dating
Supporters of speed dating claim it is more efficient and cost effective than going to a bar.
Research cost is lower than other types of dating services. Because the process forces each participant to meet and disclose information about them self, more information can be gathered quickly. As more information is gathered about a person, attractiveness of participants is given a chance to grow. Also, physical attraction can be judged because people can see each other.
Speeding dating reduces rejection cost for participants. Real speeding dating events do not allow participants to ask each other out. Only participates that express mutual interest will be given contact information from event coordinators. Also, other nonverbal communication signals such as body language can be used to see if mutual attraction exists, thus lowering rejection cost.
A speed dating event usually has around 24 participants, half male and half female. Let us assume the average cost for an event is $80.00, which may include free drinks. Assuming drinks are $5 each, you would probably buy yourself about 2-3 drinks, adding $15.00 to the total cost. Also, let us assume an event will have 12 singles of the opposite sex.
Satistics say to meet 1 eligible single person of the same/opposite sex would normally cost around $35/50 so the cost of meeting 12 soulmate candidates is about $420/600.
Your search time cost may be higher than other dating services because you are forced to spend time "dating" people you are not attracted to, wasting your time as well as your money.
Six Minutes Speeding Dating Rules
You may not ask where your date lives or what he/she does for a living.
Men move, and women stay seated.
Answer the question: Was this person polite and respectful.
Indicate immediately after each date whether you would like to see this person again.
