Frequently asked questions
Does Speed Dating cost anything?
What are the advantages of
Speed Dating?
Will I meet the
same people if I attend another event?
What if I don't make
any matches?
What if I'm not
quite the age of the "age range" listed?
Is anything provided
at the event?
Can I pay at the door?
When should I sign up?
What should I wear?
Are there any rules at Speed Dating?
What kind of contact
information gets exchanged?
How do I pay?
When do I pay?
Is 8 minutes really
enough to know if you want to see someone again?
What if I have to cancel?
Does Speed Dating cost
anything?
Yes, depending on the event, it costs $25-$35. This fee covers your event ticket, next-day
matching, and food at the event and maybe the door prize!
What are the
advantages of Speed Dating?
- you get to meet people face to face
- safe, friendly environment
- cost efficient (8 dates for the price of one!)
- everybody there is there for the same reason
- easy way to meet people without the risk of rejection
- don't have to spend a whole evening with someone you are not really
interested in (as may happen in a blind date situation)
Will I
meet the same people if I attend another event?
You may meet one or two people that you have seen
before, but the majority will be new faces. If you want to know who will
be at an event that you have previously met, just email us and ask. We
have a number of events in the Vancouver area, so you can also try
attending an event in another location near you.
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What if I
don't make any matches?
If you attend a Speed Dating event and do not
make any matches, you are invited to come back for half price!
What if I'm
not quite the age of the "age range" listed?
We encourage you to come to the group that is
closest to your own age, as you will get the most matches that way. If you
are more than 1 or 2 years outside the "range", try and
consider another group.
Is anything
provided at the event?
At the end of the event there will be
complementary appetizers. (Everyone is invited to order drinks and to stay
for dinner and/or desert as well, if they like) We also give away door
prizes at the event. Check with your event host as there may be other
'extras' at your event!
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Can I pay at
the door? When should I sign up?
You must sign up in advance, and you need to
pre-pay. This is because we have to confirm who is coming in order to
organize the event with an equal number of men and women. Sign up us soon
as you know you can attend because events fill up quickly!
What should I
wear?
Dress like you are going out on a date. The main
thing is to be confident and be yourself and the easiest way to do this is
to dress in something that makes you feel comfortable. After all,
you want someone to be attracted to you for who you really are.
Are there any rules at
Speed Dating Events?
To keep the event low pressure, un-awkward and
comfortable for everyone, there are three rules you need to know.
1. You may not ask anyone for their contact
information (phone number, e-mail, last name, etc.) or ask anyone out on a
second date.
2. You may not ask sexually explicit questions or
say anything that may be interpreted as threatening or as sexual
harassment.
3. You must represent yourself in an honest
manner.
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What kind of
contact information gets exchanged?
You decide what contact information you want us
to give your matches. Usually it is a e-mail address or cell phone number.
Remember, we only give out your contact information to your matches -
people who you wish to see again and who wish to see you again, no-one
else.
How do I pay?
You may pay by Visa, MasterCard or American
Express via our secure online system. To make your payment, click on
pay
now and you will be taken to a secure server and returned after you
complete the payment process.
When do I pay?
After you register you can make your payment online immediately.
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Is 8 minutes
really enough to know if you want to see someone again?
Eight minutes allows you to get a feeling for the
person and you can tell what sort of character they have. You get a
feeling from their body language and eye contact and this gives you the
opportunity to see if there is any chemistry between you. It is obviously
not enough time to know the person at any great depth, but it's a lot more
worthwhile than meeting someone over the internet and trying to decide
whether to meet them in person or not.
What if I have to
cancel?
If you have to cancel, please give us 2 days
notice, and we will gladly give you a refund. However, since speed dating events are dependant on participant attendance we cannot give any
refunds if we have less than 2 days notice or if you do not attend.
Sometimes credit can be given for a future event if you do notify us that
you cannot attend but with less than 2 days notice. Please
see our
Cancellation Policy for
more details.
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