Please explain the different kinds of events you have ? And which one is best for me
1. Speed Dating
This event is very structured, if you are shy, and tend to feel awkward in social situations, this may be the best event for you.
At a Speed Dating event, you will meet everyone. (of the opposite gender ) the event is gender balanced.
The first 30 mins, will allow you to enter, get acclimated - you will be assigned a seat, get a drink at the bar, or soft drink, appetizers are served.
*Only at SPEED DATING - Please refrain from asking anyone for contact information or giving out contact information (not even a business card) at Speed Dating Events.
At Speed Dating Events: those that are interested in keeping in touch with you, will indicate that on the Speed Dating selection sheet. Your "MATCHES", will receive your contact information the next day, and you will receive their contact information.
Read more about SPEED DATING here
2. Dinner Parties
Requires some of your own social skills, somewhat structured, as you will be in an open mingle in lounge area before dinner. Then we have age appropriate table seating for dinner. Tables will have anywhere from 6-10 persons at a table. *Table sitting can be changed if needed, but otherwise, you will be with the table I assign you when you arrive.
At dinner parties, you can openly exchange numbers with others, or wait for my follow-up email the next day, and I will send your person of interest, your contact information to stay in touch. If there is a mutual interest, they will get in touch with you.
*Note I do not give out anyone’s contact info, last name, or town you live in to anyone, unless you email me a request to do so.
3. Sports and other Activities
This event is best for those that want to share an experience and are fairly good at socializing on your own. You will need to make an effort to move around and chat during the activity or sporting event.
I personally love this type of event, as you are free to chat with whomever you like, and have a common reason to start up a conversation! The event is usually a team effort and with others giving support to each other.
Easy way while make new friends with a common interest.
OK to openly exchange numbers with others, or wait for follow-up email the next day.
4. Mingles and large dance parties
OK Singles at this event, as I like to say - the "training wheels are off"
It's a party, a mixer, and it is your responsibility to well... mingle.
If you are shy, and have trouble with large crowds, and chatting it up with strangers, then this may not be your event.
Yes, you could come with a friend ... but think about this... if you come with a friend, you may find, you will meet less new singles.
Because you have your buddy to talk with, it will make you less interested in pushing yourself to connect with others at the event. And it does make you less approachable to others, maybe someone just wants to talk to you and not your friend too
Check out this section “will I feel comfortable attending alone”
But for those that love the freedom of moving around without structure, this is your event ! You get to talk to whom you want to talk to. I do sometimes - try to throw out some icebreakers. Example - Super Bowl Sunday Mixer - I have a "bingo trivia" game where people go around and have to ask others for answers.
OK to openly exchange numbers with others, or wait for follow-up email the next day
Most importantly
Please AT ALL EVENTS try to be a participant, not a spectator in life.