Q) What exactly is speed dating?
Q) Why only 5 minutes?
Q) Who goes to DateSwitch events?
Q) Will the event take place out in the open where people will stare at us?
Q) I think I am too nervous to try something like this - any tips?
Q) I don't want to try it alone - will I feel awkward if I do?
Q) What if there is nobody there I am interested in?  Am I out my sign-up fee?
Q) How much are the events?
Q) If I come to another event will I meet the same people again?
Q) Why should I choose DateSwitch over similar services?
Q) What's the success ratio?
Q) How many singles will I meet at the event?

Q) What exactly is speed dating?
A) Speed dating is a fun and fast paced way to meet a lot of other singles in your area who are also looking to find someone special. The women are all seated at different tables and every 5 minutes the men rotate to each lady. At the end of each 5 minute "mini-date" both will privately vote “yes” or “no” on their interest. If both vote "yes" then the next day they will be emailed and given each other's email address. This will enable you to talk more, exchange phone numbers and see who you would like to set up a real dates with.

Q) Why only 5 minutes?
A) Different speed dating groups have tried different time increments, but seem to find that 5 minutes works best. This keeps the action moving and doesn't lend itself to the silent tension that can accompany longer periods of time. Many times you can know in just a few minutes if you would like to get to know someone better or not. That is the purpose of this event – to help you find people who you would like to get to know better and set up a real date with. If you really hit it off with someone and do not want to wait until the next day to get their email address then stay after the event and have a drink and talk with them. For people you do not wish to get to know better then you only had to see them for 5 minutes.

Q) Who goes to speed dating events?
A) Different people attend these events, but we have found most our intelligent professionals who for whatever reason have not found that special person to share their life with. You would be surprised at the number of marriages that come about from speed dating. Then again, should you be surprised? If you were a boss and got to interview 15 people in one day and then could call up the ones you thought were the best for a second interview do not you think you would hire a great person? The same thing could be said for Date Switch. People that attend our events are smart, motivated people. Lazy people are not willing to get out and try to better their life by meeting someone that can be found at Date Switch. Most people who attend are busy professionals who because of that fast paced life have not had the time to try to meet many people. Date Switch brings these people together so they can find each other. You can quickly eliminate everyone you are not interested in and get to better know those whom you do share an interest.

Q) Will the event take place out in the open where people will stare at us?
A) Absolutely not. DateSwitch events take place in a private room or during a time when the venue is only open for our event. So, you have nothing to feel awkward about.

Q) I think I am too nervous to try something like this - any tips?
A) Many people new to speed dating events come in very nervous. There is absolutely no reason to be nervous at all. They usually realize this as soon as they get there and there number 1 comment everyone tells me after the event is, "Wow - there was really nothing to be nervous - everyone was so nice!" Everyone is just like you - single and just looking to meet someone to fall in love with. Do not let nerves stop you from this opportunity to find love.

Q) I don't want to try it alone - will I feel awkward if I do?
A) There is no reason for you to feel awkward if you come alone. In fact, 90% of the people attending the event come alone. Once you show up you are at a table paired with someone else anyway so having a friend there does not really help.

Q) What if there is nobody there I am interested in? Am I out my sign-up fee?
A) No. It is very rare that this is the case, but it does happen from time to time depending on how picky you are and what you are looking for. If you are not interested in anyone then you can circle no to everyone there and that will allow you to come back next time for free! So, what do you have to lose?

Q) How much are the events?
A) The events cost $35 if you are signed up more than 2 weeks before the event date and $45 if you sign up less than 2 weeks from the event date. This encourages early signups as it is much easier for us to plan when people sign up early. Some people think that is expensive, but like anything in life - you will get what you pay for. A lot of money is spent on advertising to try to make the events as great as possible. Can you imagine some of the people who would show up if the event was only $10??? It would not be professional people looking to find someone to start a relationship with. Keep in mind if you do not find anyone at the event that you are interested in getting to know better and end up circling no to everyone then you can come back next time for free!

Q) If I come to another event will I meet the same people again?
A) No, if you come to any future events you will meet all new people. Many people match at the event and start dating a few days latter. For other people it may take a few events before you really meet the person you click with. Give it time - it will happen and this is the absolute best way to find that special someone. The person you have been searching for might be there that night or they might be 3 events away. They will be there and we will make sure you keep having fun at our events until they are there.

Q) Why should I choose DateSwitch over similar services?
A) Many reasons, but the main reason is that with DateSwitch when the event is over - the night is just beginning! With some other speed dating services you are thrown in the corner of a restaurant where people can stare at you and then when the event is over you go home. We want the entire night to be fun. You are dressed up and out - why not make the most of the night? We try to always have our events on nights where there are fun things going on at the venue after the event. This gives everyone a chance to talk more especially since you will have met and talked with everyone and are now comfortable with each other. everyone and chatted for 5 minutes you now feel comfortable talking with each other. Also, with DateSwitch you get personal attention. If you have a question email us at info@dateswitch.com and we will answer you promptly and keep you informed of upcoming events.

Q) What's the success ratio?
A) Results vary from event to event. It has been our experience that 75% of the people who attend come away with at least 1 match. The average DateSwitch participant comes away with 2-3 matches.

Q) How many singles will I meet at the event?
A) Each event we strive for 15 men and 15 women.  Some events may have 20 and 20, while others may only have 12 and 12.  There is no set number, but keep in mind that if you are not interested in anyone at the event then you can circle no to everyone and come back again for free.  We want you to meet someone you are interested in and this helps ensure you will.  Also, we try to get the events as evenly as possible, but that is not always accomplished.  Some events may have a few more men, others may have a few more women.  Remember, you just never know who you might meet at any event!