Dating Tips

Dating Tips and Advice

Getting Ready!

Dress to Impress! First impressions are important, but perhaps more important is that you'll feel more confident if you're looking your best. There's no need to break the bank on designer duds, but you'll want to choose something comfortable, sexy, and "you".

Bring Talking Points! You're going to be doing a lot of talking at our events, so it can help if you spend a little time thinking about topics of conversation. Don't stress about this too much - no one wants you to memorize a script! - but a few short anecdotes can give you the chance to get the conversation started while letting your date know a little bit about you.

Get There Early! It's best to arrive about 30 minutes early for Vancouver Speed Dating Club events. This gives you the advantage of settling in and chatting with other singles before the event gets started.

Be Positive! Did you know that only 7 percent of communication is verbal? A lot of what we're thinking comes through in our body language. Keeping an open mind will help you to project an inviting and approachable image.

Showtime!

Flirt! If you're interested in someone, let them know! Look them in the eye, smile, use their name in conversation... Chances are, you have a whole arsenal of flirting techniques that you may not even know about. If you relax and keep a positive attitude, you'll be sure to engage with the great singles around you.

Be Different! Be spontaneous and try to differentiate yourself from others. People want to get to know the unique side of someone, so let others see what makes you different and interesting.
Ask Questions! Simple as it sounds, asking questions is the surest way to get to know someone and to keep the conversation moving. Don't try to stump people with overly complex questions, and try not to ask anything too personal. Instead, ask open-ended questions like "What is your favourite thing to do on the weekend?" or "What is your favourite band?" Asking questions is a great to show someone that you're interested in them!

Be Honest! It may be tempting to lie about your age or your job, but if you make a real connection with someone, you'll be stuck pretending to be someone you're not. How long you can keep up pretending that you're Bill Gates' cousin?

Multitask! Take advantage of the break and the after-dating time to meet, chat, and get to know people better. This is a great opportunity to talk with people you might not have shown your best self to during the mini-date.

Take Notes! It can be hard to remember who's who when you're meeting up to 15 people in one night. Make sure to take brief notes that will help you to remember. That way, when you get in touch after the event, you'll be sure that you haven't confused your "outgoing accountant" with your "sexy yoga teacher."

Don't Forget to Hand in Your Match Card! A lot of people forget to do this, but you can't get any matches if you don't turn in the card. Also, be sure to write neatly. After all, how can you expect to get any matches if we can't even read your card!

Afterwards: Fingers-crossed!

Act Now! Once you've got your matches, get in touch with them within a couple days of the event. One of the great things about speed dating is that you know that your matches are interested and available, so there's no need to play hard to get.

Get in Touch with Us! We're always interested in feedback from you about how we can improve our events and customer service. Write us at info@sdatingclub.com. Got a speed dating success story you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you!