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Let's face it, by now you know it takes meeting a number of people before you find someone you click with. But the problem is, how do you meet them in the first place? Sure there are ways--bars, blind dates, dating services, online, etc. But they all have their disadvantages and they take time...lots of it. What fun is it to wait around for someone to talk to you in a bar or when you're out and about? What fun is it to risk rejection over and over again striking up conversations with people you don't even know are single? What if the conversation goes well, what about the awkwardness afterwards with asking for phone numbers? With Cupid.com/PreDating, you meet up to 12 (and sometimes more) single professionals in less than 2 hours. Think of it as a series of "facilitated introductions" just like when you go to a party with a good host. Afterwards, if there's interest (you discreetly circle on your interest sheet who you would like to hear from again), you'll get an email with links to contact these event participants. There's no pressure, no rejection, no embarrassment and no games!
Sorry to be cliche but not all speed dating companies are created equal. Cupid.com/PreDating is the national speed dating company for single professionals with events in over 160 US cities. Here are some of the things that make Cupid.com/PreDating different from other speed dating companies:
- Credible - Cupid.com/PreDating is among the 3 largest speed dating companies in the world, with monthly events in over 160 US cities. Nearly 4,000 people each month attend our events.
- Established - Cupid.com/PreDating was founded and held its first event in 2001. We continually improve our service to offer the best speed dating experience possible.
- Available - Cupid.com/PreDating is available by telephone 7 days a week! Sometimes you just need to talk to someone. Our Event Coordinators have their phone numbers posted on our Web site and in emails we send you. Our National Customer Service Hotline will answer the phone as late as 11 PM (EST) during the week and until 2 PM on weekends. What other speed dating company offers this level of service? ($5 more to register by phone. Why not save by registering online!)
- Focus on Professionals - Cupid.com/PreDating is the only national speed dating company focusing on single professionals.
- Reliable - Cupid.com/PreDating holds 98% of all events we schedule. Don't gamble with your time on companies that cancel or postpone events. We make every effort to hold our events as scheduled.
- Quality - We work hard to have the ideal number of people at each event and to balance genders. Ensuring a good turnout and that there are equal numbers of men and women is critical to success. Beware of companies that take people at the door, as most times they are literally praying the right number of people show up or enough show up to actually hold the event. Why take that chance with your time?
- Guaranteed - We are so confident you will meet someone you want to get to know better that we offer a Match Guarantee.
- Successful - We have many verified engagements of people who have attended our events and two weddings took place in February 2004 and March 2004. Yes, Cupid.com/PreDating speed dating works!
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- Patent Pending Process - Cupid.com/PreDating has invested heavily in it's patent-pending technology that minimizes the chances you will meet the same people from a past event you've attended at future events. This is why we have the highest repeat customer rate in the speed dating industry. So if you attend an event and for whatever reason desire to attend again, you can register with confidence you will meet many new people!
With the incredible popularity of speed dating, many companies have tried their hand at putting on these types of events. Did you know over 50% of all speed dating companies ever started are no longer in business or holding events? There is a lot of detail and effort that goes into holding speed dating events. Don't gamble with your time and money by trying an unknown speed dating service. Even if you don't try us, go with a company that has been around and has proven they know how to put on successful events.
The majority of our participants are busy professionals--people who value their time. The reality is you, like most of our participants, have little trouble building a relationship with someone you know but simply don't have the time to meet people in the first place! Our events solve this dilemma by helping you meet many new people in a short time and in a fun, no pressure way. Also, our participants are people who aren't comfortable with, or just tired of, many of the traditional dating approaches. But the bottom line is that they're people like you--interested in finding someone they're compatible with. And they want to do it in a safe, comfortable, efficient and dignified manner. Cupid.com/PreDating Events are open to all single professionals although on occasion we have special events for people desiring to meet those sharing a similar affinity, interest or background.
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No, all of our events are age compatible. Most Cupid.com/PreDating sessions are designed with a 10 year or less age range which can change from month to month helping to ensure repeat PreDaters have an opportunity to meet new people each time. For example, one month we may have 22-32, 43-53 and the next we might have 18-25, 26-36 and 45-55. We've found that most people want to meet others that are close to their age. For those who don't, read the next question and answer. We also have special events for people who desire to meet significantly older or younger people.
We want all participants to be comfortable with the interest and age group of attendees they are "dating." Please choose a Cupid.com/PreDating party that is within the recommended interest group and age range that you wish to date and in which you personally fit.
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Our speed dating customers tell us they are looking for other singles who
are in a trade or business that requires intellect, ethics, and strong
character. This could mean highly educated individuals like doctors or
lawyers or it could be subjective to mean people who conduct themselves in a
professional manner in their lives and are skilled in their careers,
independent of education. Cupid.com/PreDating does not
discriminate and welcomes all those from various trades and professions.
Typically 10 to 12 (and sometimes as many at 16). It's not too few and not too many. Instead of spending 15+ hours in 10 blind dates, you can have 10 PreDates in only an hour or so! Our minimum participant threshold is 6 men and 6 women for a session but nearly always have 10 to 12. Any more than 16 and it's simply too tiring and too hard to remember everyone!
This shouldn't happen. We know how many people are registered before event day. Fortunately, our events are very popular and nearly always sell out. Our Attendance Guarantee: If for whatever reason we had 5 or fewer pairings or 5 or fewer of one gender (for example several people no-show or cancel at the last minute due to unexpected bad weather or last minute work related issues) we will make it up by offering an EVENT CREDIT to a future event. We know how critical attendance is to the success of speed dating events and your experience at our events. That's why, unlike our competitors, we have an attendance guarantee. By having minimum turnout standards, you're guaranteed to meet enough people to give you a good chance of getting one or more participants wanting to hear from you again. We have an exceptional record! Over 98% of our events are held as scheduled so us rescheduling or cancelling an event is one issue you won't have to worry about with us!
Due to the fact that most events are sold out, we usually have 2 sessions, one before the other. Each session will have a specific age range and/or interest group. Typically, the first session will begin around 6:20 PM and the second session begins around 8:30 PM. Each session takes about an hour and a half.
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Typically 6 minutes per person but depending upon attendance and other things you may have 5 minutes or as high as 7 minutes. We'll let you know how much time you have before we start the event.
Remember, you're not on a date, you're on a PreDate! Cupid.com/PreDating is a great way to see if you'd be interested in a full date or just more conversation later. Sometimes 6 minutes is way too long, if you know what we mean. But in 6 minutes most people can tell if there's physical chemistry, if they like the way someone speaks, if the person is mature and intelligent, and if they want to know more. At which point they'd select YES on their Match Sheet that they would like to hear from that person again!
You'll see that once you start the event everything just flows. But don't worry, we'll give you some Flirting Tips to help you out. One tip, think about what you'd want to know before going on a date with the person. Some people ask harmless easy questions like "What hobbies do you have" or "What area of town do you live in" and others ask tough questions like "When is the last time you lied to someone". The possibilities are endless but relax and try not to be too serious, just have fun. Another tip, try to avoid the more mundane questions like "what do you do" and "where are you from" as this can be repetitive. Try to stand out and differentiate yourself from the others. And if you are sitting across from someone you're not attracted to, please remember that they still have a story to tell.
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Good question and a valid concern especially since many people return to participate in our events. After all, it is as they say a "numbers game" and Cupid.com/PreDating helps even the odds so to speak. We are the only speed dating company that has a patent-pending process to ensure that anyone who has attended our events in the past will meet new people every time. It's unique and we're really excited about it. Just click here for the details!
It's your call. Shorts and flip-flops might not project the best image however! Seriously, many people come directly from work so you'll see business casual or even a suit or two. If it's a later event session people might be dressed down a bit but you probably won't see any torn blue jeans. You know what to do, be comfortable, look good, and smile!
When you arrive you get your Match Sheet, where you will select, throughout the evening, who you would like to hear from again. After the event, match results will be emailed to each participant with links to those who would like to hear from YOU again. You can choose when to communicate and what personal information you would like to exchange!
You will receive your Match Email within 24 hours. If you don't get an email within two days please contact us since EVERY Participant will get a Match Email from us. You may also view your match results by going to My Local Events found in your Cupid.com account.
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It can happen but over two-thirds of our Participants get at least one person who would like to hear from them again (some get quite a few!) and some events have even had 100% of the participants get match results! Our advice is if you're not completely sure, just say Yes because you never know…give them another chance and they may surprise you. When you attend, you are also covered by our Cupid.com/PreDating Match Guarantee which says, if you don't get picked by at least one participant who wants to hear from you again, the next event is FREE...just our way of helping out as we've found that it sometimes takes more than one event to meet your mate! If asked, your friendly Event Coordinator will be happy to give you some suggestions on how to improve your match rate, just ask.
Yes, your email will simply state that there were no matches for you. If this happens, don't sweat it. Remember, it takes two to tango as they say. Everyone has a preference, including you! The email will instruct you how to take advantage of our Match Guarantee.
We encourage both parties to contact each other. Remember, you already know the other person is interested in hearing from you again!
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Why not try one more time? Sometimes people go on vacation or don't check their email every day so give it a few days. We encourage everyone to please be courteous and reply to event participants even if you change your mind and don't want to hear from them again.
Each event is priced differently but most events offer an additional discount when you register early. Specific interest events may charge more. The investment amount is clearly shown when you register and varies slightly from city to city. ($5 more to register by phone.) If you pay by credit card, you will see the amount and Cupid.com/PreDating Events on your credit card statement.
Certainly, we accept checks online and in the mail. After filling out the registration form and proceeding to the secure server, you will have the choice to select credit card or online check. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Discover. There is also a way you can fax or mail your registration.
As many as you want, but we lose customers all the time because they find a lasting match through one of our events!
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Please see our Cancellation Policy Page for details.
That's the simple part. Don't be shut out, simply click on your city and then click on the Register link for the event you want to attend now before the event fills up!
We're sorry! To ensure the best possible experience, each event has a maximum capacity and our system is programmed with this information. When the event fills up, the system does not permit any additional registrations for that event. However, we often add people from that event's Waiting List so we encourage you to sign up for that. The link will be shown only when the session you're interested in is full.
Naturally, in fact we encourage it. Sign up with two or three! However, each person needs to register separately so we can send each of your matches confidentially.
An event may be in the works but isn't listed on the Web site yet. Also, we're rapidly expanding into cities everywhere and we might be there soon. We recommend first and foremost to Join Our Mailing List so you'll be the first to know about a newly scheduled event. Also, we'd appreciate it if you would Recommend Your Area. Lastly, you might want to consider coordinating events in your area in which case please read the next question/answer.
If you've got even a little bit of entrepreneur in you we would love to discuss it. It's part time, fun, you're helping people and you can make good money. If you're seriously interested, please check to make sure we aren't already in your area and then contact us now through our Become A Coordinator page.
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We thought we'd covered it all but if you've got more questions you can:
Or, you can just say what do I have to lose and register now.
See You At An Event Soon!
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