The Dos And Don'ts In Speed Dating

By: Marvin Perry

Okay, so you only have just a few minutes to look good, ask questions, answer questions, act interested, smile, and leave an impression good enough to be remembered. Sounds easy? Not, but keep these speed dating pointers in mind and you'll be getting all the dates in no time.

Do take time in choosing what to wear. You don't have to dress flamboyantly and expensively. Just keep it clean and presentable. Be well-groomed. Also, don't wear too much cologne!

Do smile and look approachable. Ladies love a guy with a smile, so give them the impression that you're having a good time. By showing your date that you appreciate them, they will be more willing to open up to you because they feel special. Make yourself stand out by exuding a positive vibe. Try to keep it natural and avoid putting on a fake grin.

You should use your body language and flirt. It is said that communication is 40% verbal and 60% visual, so let your body do the talking. You must understand body language and improve your body talk to master the art of flirting. One simple move you can try is to catch someone's eye and hold their gaze for just a second. Then look away coyly, and look again but this time with a gleam in your eye and a playful smile.

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• Dos And Don'ts In Speed Dating

Do ask interesting questions. Or, at least keep a number of questions ready! The worst thing that could happen is when you run out of things to talk about. Avoid asking questions that are too deep and thought provoking. They might take a lot of time to answer, and before you know it, your time is up. Stick to simple and light questions that secretly probe into someone's interests and passions without being too obvious. An example would be "What do you do for fun?"or"Is there anything that you do in your free time that you are extremely passionate about?"

Do be careful what you eat, especially if food is being served during the dating. Will your date really want to see you clumsily twirl your pasta or noisily gorge noodles during the date? Will she/he want to see you extremely sweaty because of some spicy food? Stick to simple food in small servings that you can easily take in one bite.

Now, for the don't part. Don't ever tell lies. Although it may seem like a good idea to pretend to be someone you are not but, how long can you keep on pretending to be a restaurateur or an art critic?

Don't talk blatantly on controversial topics. Remember, it's best to stick to light and feel-good topics. Nobody would want to hear about your opinion on Israel's conduct in Palestine during speed dating.

Don't give out personal contact details during the date. It's best to keep your personal information to yourself to protect your identity. If you would like to keep in touch, exchange cell phone numbers or email addresses.

These are some basic dos and don'ts in speed dating. Keep these pointers in mind and you'll be sure to capture someone's attention.

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