One of the ways to meet new people fast and easy is through speed dating, which is rapidly gaining popularity since its beginnings in 1998 in Beverly Hills. The concept of speed dating was actually thought of by a Rabbi who devised the system to help his community of believers to get to know each other and bond despite being in a large city, where the jewish population is next to nil. During speed dating gathering, you'll find the participants sitting across each other with a table in between. Some events arrange partners with considerable distance from each other for a little privacy while others have a long table where participants change partners by moving in a counter or clockwise direction at the sound of the organizer's bell or ring. The more popular companies that offer speed dating services organize events twice a month. You'll see bars and restaurants hosting weekly dating events which attest to how popular speed dating has become. How does it work? Usually when you attend a speed dating event, you meet people of the opposite sex who belong in your preferred age group and who enjoy pretty much the same interests. You're also experienced enough to know a good date doesn't always end up in the kind of relationship you hope to find. Perhaps the key is to just keep trying. After all, you will never succeed if you quit trying. Perseverance and a positive outlook are all well and good. However, it is totally understandable for you to feel like giving up. Some of the speed dating services in Chicago just post an ad inviting single people to attend the party. There are no discounts here or memberships so those who want to join will have to pay a flat fee inclusive of one drink. There are times that at the end of the event that person will not get matched up with anyone in the group. When you arrive at the venue, you'll be told to fill-up data forms, that includes your contact details. 2. Seats are provided, one side for the females, and the other for the male daters. 3. Daters (guys) move at random, and have three minutes to see each, and move on to the others. By the time you reach the last speed dater, you'll know by then the number that stands out as your preference.