This way, all people in the event know that everybody is serious about the dating process. History speaking Speed dating has its origins in the idea of Rabbi Yaacov Deyo of Aish HaTorah. He devised this way of dating for Jewish singles to meet each other and bond when in large cities such as New York where non-jews outnumber them. A two to three-hour rendezvous in specified place set as a "Progressive Party" for people who wish to capture the moment of fun, ease, convenience, pressure-free, and liberal minded approach to couples' know-each-other dates, every minute holds a vital factor in deciding the best choice of a mate. A popular bar or a caf is the usual venue of the speed dating event. The registration fee is to pay for the reservation of the venue which is sometimes inclusive of one free drink. The person can stay for awhile after to talk longer with other people. After all, it is not everyday that the employee decides to get off work early so it will be a good idea to maximize the time there. A recent study for example found that most people who join these events will likely make their choices within the first three seconds of meeting. This re-emphasizes the importance of first impressions. And basically in speed dating, it's all about first impressions. With less than 10 minutes to talk among themselves, participants will basically decide on who he or she thinks is the perfect match on first impressions alone. If the person one has chosen also chose them, a match is made and these people will then be given the opportunity to maintain contact through an exchange in phone numbers. One way to break the ice among strangers is of course to ask questions that are relevant and pertinent. Often, the questions that you will be asking during speed dating will also help you determine if there is a chance for a match or not. What's more is that even if one could find time to set aside for date prospecting, the challenge of finding the right single in the right demographic with the right personality and interests that you are looking for can be daunting to find. After all, the city is so large and how can you meet other singles that you haven't met before within your own circle?