Speed Dating gets a Facelift for 20-Somethings
- Wednesday, July 21 2010 @ 07:11 am
- Contributed by: kellyseal
- Views: 2,524
A majority of singles today have tried online dating, but many have never attended a speed dating party. Among twenty-somethings in New York however, speed dating is becoming a new trend.
The concept of speed dating is simple: a group of men and women gather together to go on a series of 5-minute pre-dates with one another. It’s a way to meet as many singles as possible in a short time span so you can see who you might be interested in dating. But instead of wading through profiles and sending emails back and forth, speed dating can be much more efficient because you’re meeting your potential dates in person.
Twenty-somethings in New York are now finding “hipster speed dating” events around the city, with themes like “The Internet Killed Your Social Skills”. The idea is a bit retro: instead of relying on Facebook and other social networking sites to find dates, these parties encourage people to meet face-to-face and improve their pick-up skills. It’s an alternative to the virtual dating trend.
While speed dating has yet to grow as popular as online dating, many people looking for partners of the same religious affiliation or with similar interests find it to be a good way to meet people.
For the social networkers among us however, online dating sites and Facebook are still the preferred methods. After all, it’s easier to make introductions virtually, and it’s also easier to filter out people you’d rather not meet in the first place.
For singles interested in trying this type of dating, check out our list of websites in our Speed Dating category. For those of you from New York city, Hurry Date is a popular Speed Dating choice.
The concept of speed dating is simple: a group of men and women gather together to go on a series of 5-minute pre-dates with one another. It’s a way to meet as many singles as possible in a short time span so you can see who you might be interested in dating. But instead of wading through profiles and sending emails back and forth, speed dating can be much more efficient because you’re meeting your potential dates in person.
Twenty-somethings in New York are now finding “hipster speed dating” events around the city, with themes like “The Internet Killed Your Social Skills”. The idea is a bit retro: instead of relying on Facebook and other social networking sites to find dates, these parties encourage people to meet face-to-face and improve their pick-up skills. It’s an alternative to the virtual dating trend.
While speed dating has yet to grow as popular as online dating, many people looking for partners of the same religious affiliation or with similar interests find it to be a good way to meet people.
For the social networkers among us however, online dating sites and Facebook are still the preferred methods. After all, it’s easier to make introductions virtually, and it’s also easier to filter out people you’d rather not meet in the first place.
For singles interested in trying this type of dating, check out our list of websites in our Speed Dating category. For those of you from New York city, Hurry Date is a popular Speed Dating choice.
Subscribe
