Speed Dating

What exactly is speed dating? The definition of this is actually making an acquaintance in a matter of 5 minutes or less and then moving on to the next person. If you are interested in a particular person and vice versa, you can then exchange numbers to build your bond with the other person. There are definitely pros and cons in the partaking of this certain process but I certainly do agree as to the fact that this method helps people out.

First and foremost, it allows people to meet newer individuals out there in the world. Through this, it helps people who have lower self-confidence to actually put themselves out there without being judged of their looks. The main focus of speed dating is to find someone who is able to build an ongoing conversation with another unless the party has a different agenda on their mind.

Secondly, it is considered a much more conducive environment for people to actually engage conversations. Unlike meeting someone in a bar or a night out, you can actually be able to have a more meaningful conversation rather than the fact as to when they are intoxicated and unaware of what is actually going on which usually ends up in you missing that one person who might be perfect for you.

Thirdly, you are categorized in your own age group or even depending on your interests in certain places. This actually helps a certain group to meet someone who is passionate about an interest which you have. It also helps a party to have much more meaningful conversation with someone which actually can build into something greater there.

All in all, speed dating is actually an interesting process which has a lot of benefits for each individuals. So what are you waiting for? Go out there and start meeting new people!

-Nuqman Hsu


Aida:

Personally I have never tried this Speed Dating thing. Based on my research, in the UK speed dating involves men and women meeting in a room and learn about each other as much as possible in three minutes time. Then a bell is rung and you move to another person and start chatting again. By the end of the evening, you would meet around twenty people. If by the end of the conversation, you fancy the person or would like to see them again, you write it down on a card. Then, if the other persons also fancies you, the organisers will contact you with their details.

 Personally I think this method is ridiculous. I would not want to spend my entire evening chatting with strangers and evaluate them just by our three minutes chats. I would rather have a proper conversation with someone over lunch or dinner and take as much time we need in order to get to know each other even more. At the same time, we could also have a wider topics in the conversation. We could talk about how cute cats are for all we know.

Most people nowadays belittle relationship and easily take it as only a “game”.  Where did all the values and chivalry went? If I could choose which era to be in, I would choose to be in the 80’s . Back then, writing letters and giving flowers were the thing. Men would ask girls out properly in the most romantic way. They put so much effort just to ask a girl out. Now, in order for you to ask a girl/boy out is just to simply text them, “Lunch tomorrow?”. Is chivalry really dead? I hope not.

In conclusion, I am not the biggest fan with speed dating. I am that hopeless romantic type of person so mind me. But I have nothing against speed dating. Everyone have different perspectives, so this is only my opinion. All love no hate. 

-AH


Nadia Roslynna;


So I've been asked by my lecturer to give some thoughts about Speed Dating and I honestly have no idea about it haha. Speed Dating is a matchmaking process which allows people to talk with each other within 7 minutes and then change to another one, is considered as the most effective manner for singles to meet their dream men or women. As we spot out the benefits of this kind of dating, we should also be aware of the questions it may bring up.

How deep can you know about a new person with a conversation that lasts only for 7 minutes? Probably not so much. The most evident problem speed dating may create is that communication is too little for you to understand a stranger in such a short period. You can, for instance, finding out what his job or hobbies is, but never his personality or characteristic. As a consequence of misjudgement, you are likely to find that you dated a person who are not the one you expect.

Another disadvantage to mention is the potential peril posed during the second individual meeting. Yes, you can prove the information participant provided authentic or not. However, you can't tell he is a good person or not. The organizer can not ensure the participant are all good people with no bad intention. This may put women into danger when they hang out with strangers they meet in speed dating afterward.

Everything is two-sided, either do speed dating is. Just be careful while you are meeting new attractive singles and don't judge a book by its cover, understand more about him or her before making decision.



Natasha;

What is speed dating? Speed dating is one of many ways of dating where you meet a number of partners or dates in an event that is organized. In my opinion speed dating brings more cons than pros. Here are some of the cons.

First, the time provided for speed dating is too short. The short time provided is not enough to impress people or even to get to know someone. So, mostly the decisions are made based on appearance and self-presentation. If you are looking for long and serious relationship, this may not be a good idea.

Second, speed dating is all about first impression, if the first impression doesn’t come off well, there is no chance. When people are speed dating, they tend to get a bit nervous. Because of the nerves, the first impression may not be all that great. So, if you don’t make a good first impression, you chances to nailed that date will flop.

Last but not least, you are talking to strangers. People that you never met and never heard about before. People can have various intentions and those beautiful or good looking looks can hide it pretty well. You will never know their true intentions unless you get to know them better. Which is in this case, you don’t.

 - Natasha xoxoxo

Rahmad

I do not know much about speed dating. This is my first time hear about speed dating. After I research about the speed dating, finally I knew the meaning of speed dating. Speed dating is an organized social activity in which people seeking romantic relationships have a series of short conversations with potential partners in order to determine whether there is mutual interest.

I never did the speed dating because it is so not my type because as we know speed dating is we meet someone then know them and fall in love just like that. From my opinion, speed dating has an advantages and disadvantages. First, I would like to talk about the advantages of speed dating. Speed dating can help someone that do not have a girlfriend or alone in a short time. People who hard to find a lover, can easier to find their partner in life.

Next, the disadvantage of speed dating is people will easier to get cheat by their speed dating partner because they do not know with who they dating with. They do not know what is their attitude, manner, and so on. So from here, after they know each other for a week, maybe one of them will cheat because of not willing to love each other.

The conclusion is speed dating has their advantage and disadvantage. If we use this method to find a lover, we might be find our true love but we can get cheat easily if our partner is not a good person.

Rahmad.

HAZIQ

    In the world that were making everyone busy with their personal things and life, we sometime don’t even have time to meet 

   I considered this as one of my speed dating experience. This someone for a long time and having a long conversation. happened to me last year when I was going out with my friend, Daniel, which he wanted to meet his girlfriend. Unfortunately I did not know that his girlfriend is bringing her other friend.

   So, I had to accompany her friend, which is Maria, for a moment. She asked me a lot of question in a short period time. I was kind of shy because I did not know her so well and she is super cute.

   Later on when Daniel done talking to his girlfriend, we wanted to go somewhere else and out of nowhere, Maria gave me her number so that I can contact her and having a conversation later.

   That was my story about my speed dating which doesn’t take much time for Maria and me to get to know each other.