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Make the Most of Your Speed Dating Experience: How to Follow Up After the Event! 

Wednesday August 21, 2024

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Congratulations! You’ve just completed an exciting speed dating event and made some potential connections. Now comes the crucial part: following up! Here’s how to keep the conversation going and make the most of your newfound connections. 

 

Send a Friendly Message

Start with a casual and friendly message to remind your date of your time together. A simple “Hi [Name], it was great meeting you at [Event Name]! I really enjoyed our conversation about [shared interest].” can set a positive tone. 

 

Be Specific

Reference something specific from your conversation to show genuine interest. This could be a shared hobby, a funny story, or a common interest. Personalizing your message can make it more memorable and engaging. 

 

Suggest a Meet-Up

If you felt a connection, don’t hesitate to suggest meeting up again! You could say something like, “I’d love to continue our conversation over coffee this week. Are you free?” This shows your interest in taking things further. 

Follow Up Within a Week

Timing is key! Send your follow-up message within a week of the event while the memory is still fresh. This will help keep the momentum going and show that you’re genuinely interested. 

 

Keep It Light and Fun

Maintain a positive vibe in your message. Speed dating is meant to be fun, so let your personality shine through. A little humor can go a long way in making your message stand out. 

 

Be Open to Connections

Even if you didn’t feel a romantic spark, you might have met someone interesting. Feel free to reach out to those connections, whether for friendship or networking opportunities. You never know what could develop! 

 

Book Your Next Event!

If you enjoyed the experience and want to keep the fun going, don’t forget to book your next speed dating event! Check out upcoming events at Original Dating.

 

Following up after a speed dating event is all about keeping the conversation alive and making meaningful connections. So, take that next step, and who knows where it might lead! Happy connecting! 

 

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HOW IT WORKS

The beauty of Speed Dating London lies in its no-nonsense approach. You take an equal number of single girls and guys, put them in a room and give them a few minutes to chat with every other member of the opposite sex.

When you get there

Original speed dating events in London normally begin at 7.30pm. You will need to register with our hosts and to begin with they will issue you with a score sheet. This will help you to keep track of the singles that you would like to meet again and perhaps go on a date with. After a short period of mingling, your host for the evening who will run through detailed instructions and give you your starting position if you are a guy or table for the event if you are a girl.

Meet & Mingle

A London speed dating event is split into two halves, each lasting around an hour, there will be an interval at half time of about 15 minutes for speed dating London. You will have between 4 and 5 minutes with each person, after which you need to tick a box on your score sheet - "yes, I would like to meet this person again" or "no. Thanks but no thanks". Or "friend" if you'd like to get to know them platonically. Make sure that you do this after each date to keep track. Afterwards there is an opportunity for everyone to meet and mingle informally - this is often where the real action begins, so make sure you don't disappear too quickly!

Complete your score sheet

After the event you simply tick who you liked on the Original Dating website and the site works about your matches automatically. If the dates you have ticked as a "yes" have reciprocated you have a match. You will be able to view the first names and message them via our site online without revealing your email address until you are ready to. You'll be having proper first dates in no time.