Speed dating

[skinnyguy]

Wanted to see if you guys have any experience with this.

I've done it 3-4 times. The negatives:

1) The women look like trolls for the most part (hey that's why they're single I guess)
2) The women don't put down matches, for fear of being rejected by a guy
3) It's awkward and unnatural
4) You only have about 5 minutes to talk to the person
5) You don't really get to be alone with the girl
6) Most of the women say it's their "first time" doing it and they were dragged there by their girlfriends

My buddy told me the key is to ask for the number right away rather than wait for them to match with you. This was legit advice.

There are other, better events out there, like Lock and Key. I met some quality females there and a few of them showed interest.

Of course, meetup is the best because it's more natural and worst case scenario you make new friends.

 

[Leashed]

The best thing to do at a speed dating event is get there a half hour before, build rapport with someone who interests you.

Instead of just the five minutes, you could have 10 extra minutes with 3 different girls that actually interest you before the whole thing starts.

If you've done well enough before the event begins when you have the 5 minutes with these girls and there's mutual interest you can take the next step right then and there. Ask them if they want to go for a drink right when the event ends, or go for the number close then when you're sitting across each other with the clock ticking.

I agree, it's awkward, but you've gotta look at the lead up to the event, and the post-event opportunities as your best chance to click with somebody.

 

[Greasy Pig]

I've done three speed dating events and got laid that night at all three. Two of them were with one if the event hostesses.

From what I saw, most of the guys at these things are AFCs, nerds and pussies.
If you have any sort of game, dress to the nines, put on your cheekiest grin and go along. You'll be head and shoulders above 95% of the other men there.