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Speed Dating is a bit different from the classic first date. The obvious difference is in length: it may only lasts 5 - 10 minutes for a table of two. Here are a few good Speed Dating tips to learn to do it right.

	Tip #1
	Make a good first impression by wearing clothing that is appropriate for the  occasion and venue.
	Tip #2
	Be on time, relax and have fun. Be yourself and focus on enjoying the experience of meeting and talking with people rather than trying to impress them.
	Tip #3
	Greet your dates with a smile, a handshake and be sure to use their names.
	Tip #4
	Be ready to talk, listen and take an interest in each person you meet. Use the information they provide about themselves to ask additional questions. Remember, even if you are not romantically interested, you could meet a new  friend or business contact.
	Tip #5
	Pay attention to your body language and theirs. When people are connecting, their posture, hand placement, facial expressions, volume of their voice, and even breathing rate, tend to be similar.
	Tip #6
	Ask open-ended questions as you are not conducting a job interview.
	Tip #7
	Create a balanced conversation where both people speak for about an equal amount of time. Do not spend the entire evening talking about yourself.
	Tip #8
	When the time is up, do close the conversation on an upbeat note. Look at your date in the eye, smile and tell them you enjoyed speaking with them. Then comment on a part of your conversation to show that you were listening. (return to top)