I went to a speed dating event for the first time last year and since have been to a couple from SpeedLA. It is a fun way to spend a weeknight out by your self or with friends. The locations we’re all nice and worth a repeat visit for dinner or drinks. I found the 5 minute ‘dates’ easygoing for the most part much like chatting to someone you just met somewhere else with the benefit of knowing they are very likely single. The match process and follow-up by writing down the name of who I had a good time with at the end of the event and receiving the email address of who this was mutual with the next day worked well too. You’re not signing up for another date without emailing, exchanging phone numbers, etc later. I definitely recommend giving it a try!
Pros: Fun way to meet new people, inexpensive, great locations
Cons: ‘Dates’ sometimes too short and sometimes too long
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