I went to 8 Minute Dating last night, which was held at the Cape Buffalo Grill (a couple exits up the Tollway North). The idea is that eight guys and eight girls each have eight 8-minute dates (four dates, an intermission, and four more dates). At the end of the night, each person writes down who he/she would like to see again and, if there’s a match, they’re e-mailed each other’s contact info.
I first heard about 8 Minute Dating from a segment on Fox News. I was at the gym and I just happened to see it one one of the overhead tvs. I thought it sounded like fun, so I decided to give it a try (I had heard about speed dating before, but I wasn’t aware of any in Dallas until now). A few clicks and $28 later, I had a spot.
I didn’t really know what to expect, going into it. This group was for people 25-35 (with me falling at the bottom end of that). Most of the dates were very pleasant, though a couple girls were around 30 (a bit old for me) and there was this one crazy girl that couldn’t stop talking about NASCAR ;).
The site guarantees that each person will find someone that he/she would like to see again. As it turns out, there was someone that interested me, though I haven’t heard if she has picked me as well.
Update: Nope, no matches. Maybe next time.
Cool, good for you! Hope it works out.
I am researching starting this service in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. Do you have any suggestions for improvements in the process you experienced. I think this is a great way for singles to meet and I plan to make the events as enjoyable as possible. Any advice or ideas on this subject are welcome.
Keep in mind that I’m just a customer of 8 Minute Dating and that I don’t run the service (you wouldn’t believe how many people are confused about things like that on my blog).
Having said that, age-matching would be most useful. At 8 Minute Dating, there were more people in attendance than I would be able to date in the evening. Considering that, it would have been helpful to have some rudimentary age-matching with my dates — it doesn’t make much sense to have a date with someone who’s 40 if I’m 25 ;).
Some degree of interest-matching could also be handy. For instance, some people may only want to date smokers or only non-smokers. Likewise, web developers may enjoy dating other web developers or even IT professionals in general.
I am interested in this 8-minute dating, but I do not know when the next one is. Can someone tell me. Thanks. Penny
you wait til Silent Dating hits your town.
Silent Dating is supposed to be the next big thing !!
Dating without saying anything – weird heh ?
The web site is odd
If anyone is hosting or know of a silent party being held in the San Francisco area please drop me a line. It will be the first time for me and “sounds” like it would be a real blast!
If anyone is hosting or know of a silent party being held in the San Francisco area please drop me a line. It will be the first time for me and “sounds” like it would be a real blast!
If anyone is having a party in the L.A. area, please let me know….it sounds like fun.
Sounds great!I would love to get started.
Why your name is the same as mine i saw your name and i feel weird
because is the same as mine i live in mexico
can you say me something of your family?