When looking to meet new people, speed dating is the one of the most popular methods used. In order to start speed dating, you should have a good idea of the pros and cons of speed dating.

What is Speed Dating?

Speed dating is usually set up by an organization which groups men and women according to their ages, likes and dislikes etc. Where you will have the speed date is up to the organization and when you arrive you will find other singles such as yourself ready to speed date. When a person is assigned to you, you begin with that person and you have a certain period of time to interact with that person before the bell notifies you to move to the next date. Once you have completed the round, if you like someone, you will write their number on a card provided, which will then be handed over to the organizers who will go about providing you with the significant other’s contact details. This however, depends on whether the other person likes you of course.

Pros of Speed Dating

1. You meet many people who are willing to listen and converse with you for a specific period of time. This can be two minutes or ten minutes depending on the organization.

2. You get to see the person and gather an understanding about that person which is not possible through online dating.

3. You know that all these people are as interested as you in meeting new people.

4. It is cost effective. The charge for speed dating is almost the same as online dating but here the advantage is; you get to meet the people in person.

5. As speed dating is grouped according to age, interests and religion etc, you are assured to meet people of the same age, interests and religion as you.

Cons of Speed Dating

1. You are judged on how good you look.

2. If you meet a terribly boring person, you still have to make conversation with this person till your allotted time is over before you can move on to your next “date”.

3. Speed dating should not be practised if someone cannot take rejection. The chances are more of you liking someone and them liking someone else!

4. The evening can be a great waste of time if there is no one of interest.

5. You missed your chance with a person who interested you immensely due to the time constraints.

6. As there are too many people you start seeing all of them in the same light.

Considering these pros and cons before you start speed dating will enable you to be smart about your choice.