Questions about ticks and matches
Original Dating use a sophisticated online matching engine to calculate who you matched with at our speed dating events. This enables you to view your matches instantly online.
What is a match?
A match is what you are aiming for when you go Speed Dating! It occurs when both you and somebody you have met indicate that you would like to meet again. Matches can either be 'yes' or 'friendship'. A 'yes' match occurs when both parties have ticked a 'yes' to each other and a 'friendship' match occurs either when both parties have ticked 'friendship' or a combination of a 'yes' and 'friendship'.
How to I enter my ticks?
To enter you ticks you need to login to the user area of our website and select the event. You will then see a list of the attendees. Simply select your choice for each one and click proceed.
How quickly can I view my matches?
As soon as you have entered your ticks you will be able to view the matches that have been created up until that point. If no matches are displayed this doesn't necessarily mean you didn't receive any! Check back later as your full list of matches will only be available when everyone has entered their ticks online.
I'm trying to enter my matches but your website displays the message 'This event is not ready'
You will only be able to enter you matches when our event host has entered the table numbers that were allocated to our clients on the night. This will be done no later than 10am on the morning following the event.
Can I change my mind about my ticks after I have entered them?
No. Once you have entered your matches online they cannot be changed so please make certain that you are confident that you are prepared to have your email address exchanged with those you have ticked.
How many matches can I expect?
Approximately 85% of our clients receive at least one match and many people receive more! Typically however guys tend to tick more people than girls.
I've just entered my ticks but I don't seem to have any matches.
If no matches are displayed this doesn't necessarily mean you didn't receive any! Check back later as your full list of matches will only be available when everyone has entered their ticks online.
Can I get the details of somebody that did not choose me as a match?
No. As frustrating as this may be, we can only offer you contact details of your matches.
I've been to one of your events and I'm keen to find out which of my 'friendship' matches actually ticked yes to me.
Unfortunately we are unable to provide this information. Speed dating is designed to be totally rejection free so to provide this information would detract from this unique feature.
What information is given to my matches?
Only the first name and email addresses of matches will be given. Under no circumstances will we provide other contact details. We exchange the email address you supplied when you booked however this can be changed at any point prior to the event.
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