Los Angeles, CA Speed Dating Events This Weekend | Eventbrite (2024)

FAQs

How to get the most out of speed dating? ›

We recommend dressing smart-casual for speed dating. This equates to the kind of thing you might wear to dinner with friends, or drinks somewhere nice, but not overly fancy. Don't dress up like you're going to a wedding or a club. But don't turn up in jogging bottoms and a faded t-shirt either!

Does speed dating work? Speed dating always achieves the objective of enabling you to chat to other singles in your area and to let them know if you're interested. Whether you end up going on a date with one of these people after the event really depends on who's there on the night and what you're looking for.

In all seriousness, most people come along alone, (and we encourage it to be honest!) as it is the best way to make new friends, both male and female and hopefully meet your ideal match.

All you need to pull off a great event is a group of people, an open space, tables and chairs, a timer, and some conversation prompts. To ensure that each attendee has a chance to talk with everyone, have half of your group sit in one place while the other half of the group rotates through the stations.

Participants are rotated to meet each other over a series of short "dates" typically lasting from three to eight minutes depending on the organization running the event.

Amid an epidemic of loneliness, speed dating is making a comeback, especially, experts say, among Gen Z and millennials who are experiencing dating app fatigue.

In a speed-date, a physically attractive person will most likely be selective, and thus make a small selection. There is a high chance this selection will exist of mostly high quality partners, because they only select the best options.

What are the cons of speed dating? ›

Con: A few minutes can feel like forever

It's in these cases that a few minutes can drag on and on. However, it is an excellent opportunity to carry on a 'no-stakes' conversation and get a little more comfortable with speed dating.

A simple 'hello', 'hi', 'nice to meet you' or good evening' with a 'my name's ..' is your opener. If you have an unusual name you'll need to be especially clear.

Speed dating is a great way to meet a lot of women in a short space of time. But you have a brief timeframe in which to impress. So we've compiled our speed dating tips for men, to help you make the most of the night and succeed in finding the girl for you.

Organization. Usually, advance registration is required for speed dating events. Participants are rotated to meet each other over a series of short "dates" typically lasting from three to eight minutes depending on the organization running the event.