The purpose of Speed Dating is to encourage people to meet a large number of new people. the original idea of speed dating, men and women are rotated to meet each other for only eight minutes, depending on the organization running the event. At the end of each interval, the organizer rings a bell or clinks a glass to signal the participants to move on to the next date. At the end of the event participants submit to the organizers a list of who they would like to provide their contact information to.

Speed Dating can be a great and easy way of meeting available people in your area. In one evening, you'll meet a variety of people, in brief, individual one-on-one conversations.

Speak to guys and girls and treat everyone as a potential friend. Not only will you have more fun, but this will help you get into a flow of approaching people, and make it more natural when you meet someone you fancy.

These events typically require advance registration, often an online prepayment by credit card. However, they may accept a few walk-ins when needed to balance the gender ratio. Some services make use of waitlists when signing up to strive for exactly the same number of men and women, while others have a more "party" atmosphere and only aim for an approximately matching number.

Advantages of Speed Dating:

• It allows singles to meet a large number of new people in one easy event.
• It is especially efficient for busy professionals or those that have limited social circles.
• It levels the playing field for men and women.
• Both men and women are forced to meet and interact.
• The structured interaction helps shy people to overcome their inhibitions.
• The time limit ensures that no one is stuck talking to someone longer than they wish.
• The matching process occurs after the event, ensuring people do not have to face rejection in person.
• Participants are almost always guaranteed that the people they meet are single or at least looking.
• It is something that women who like to go out in groups can do together.
• Participants are usually grouped in their preferred age range.
• It is cost efficient. Speed dating is essentially numerous dates for the price of one.