Speed-dating was actually my first foray into the world of organized dating/matchmaking. You pay $30, get 12-15 ‘dates’ and may meet your potential Prince Charming in only 6 minutes. And they are drinks. And appetizers. Really what more could you ask for? This lovely date and subsequent email comes from my good friend, Michelle. She recently attended a speed dating event where each person had around 20-25 dates…..at 3 minutes each. When I speed dated, we got half of that and double the time. While I agree that with some men the six minutes flew by and the other men dragged for an enternity, it seems like 3 minutes only gives you enough time to determine whether or not you find the guy attractive and if he can form a complete sentence. How can you truly remember someone other than based on their physical appearance? Take for example, this email Michelle received from one of the gentlemen she went on a speed-date with:
From: xxxxxx@yahoo.com
Subject: Easy Date match 
To: xxxxxxxxxx@hotmail.com
Hey Michelle,
Its Greg From the easy date event on Friday. That was a quite a whirlwind night but, i do remember you. If i recall correctly your a teacher and you live close to me by prospect park? Oh yeah your from ohio..Wow my memory is better then i thought:) So anyway it would be great to hear from you, have a great day.
Greg
Nothing wrong with that email, right? Greg did good. He remembers well. The email is short but sweet. WRONG.
Michelle is correct, that is her name.
Teacher: Michelle works in the travel field.
Prospect Park: Michelle lives in Manhattan. And before that Queens. Nowhere near Brooklyn.
See? 3 minutes is not enough for a date. 6 minutes is just enough. And who knows, if you get 10 minutes you might just find yourself engaged.
*Special thanks to Michelle for sharing her dating adventures. Keep it up, Michelle!
