A few months back, a relative tried to set me up with a guy. The only catch was that HE did not know he was being set up! After an evening of talking to him in a group setting, I realised that he would not be a good match. As the well-attended Speed dating event organised by Can we talk proved, I am not alone. Can we Talk is an organisation that specialises in fostering meaningful conversations. It made sense then that they would organise this speed dating event.
Unlike my blind date, here, both parties know why they are there and in fact, both make the choice. It starts with applying for the event, being selected and then paying to attend. In this way, only serious people filter through.
As the event drew closer, myself and those I had told were giddy with excitement. What would it be like? Would I meet someone worth going on a second date with? What would I wear? I chose one dress and at the last minute went for a different one. Because an event like this requires a lot of trust, we were asked not to take pictures of people, and in keeping with that, I will not be describing anyone I met, only my experience.
Spoilers, it was great and you should go, particularly if you are a man seeking a mate. Like at a secondary school dance, it all started with girls on one end of the room and boys on the other.
I found this cute. It went on until the organisers came to let us know that the event had begun. The girls would remain seated and boys would move from chair to chair. This way, everyone would get to talk to everyone. Every pair would be given a few minutes to talk before our time keeper would ring the bell to signal that it was time to move.
