FabSwingers.com forum: Social speed dating, anyone?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I can’t remember who it was, but someone mentioned a sort of speed dating for fab socials.

I thought it was an interesting idea, and honestly, I think it could work. Would you do it?

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

Yes I would

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always do fab socials first and I've done speed dating. Happy to merge

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can’t remember who it was, but someone mentioned a sort of speed dating for fab socials.

I thought it was an interesting idea, and honestly, I think it could work. Would you do it? "

I just said that large socials are a bit like that!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, I definitely would

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I can’t remember who it was, but someone mentioned a sort of speed dating for fab socials.

I thought it was an interesting idea, and honestly, I think it could work. Would you do it?

I just said that large socials are a bit like that!

See, I get overwhelmed at large, organised socials. There’s too many people to talk to! However, in that format, I think everyone would benefit from some new people to connect with.

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

If it was a speed dating fab social for singles then yes very much so but locate of the event would be a factor.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"If it was a speed dating fab social for singles then yes very much so but locate of the event would be a factor.

Ah, that’s one thing to consider: how would it work with couples?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can’t remember who it was, but someone mentioned a sort of speed dating for fab socials.

I thought it was an interesting idea, and honestly, I think it could work. Would you do it? "

Probably for a laugh

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"If it was a speed dating fab social for singles then yes very much so but locate of the event would be a factor.

Ah, that’s one thing to consider: how would it work with couples? "

You would have to decide if its a singles event or not....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes totally.. large groups are a little overwhelming and it's hard sometimes when others already know each other. Plus doesn't help when you've not seen most of their faces...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"If it was a speed dating fab social for singles then yes very much so but locate of the event would be a factor.

Ah, that’s one thing to consider: how would it work with couples?

You would have to decide if its a singles event or not....

Of course. It would be a flop if it was an event for couples *and* singles!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good idea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Na i like what i do now

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yes totally.. large groups are a little overwhelming and it's hard sometimes when others already know each other. Plus doesn't help when you've not seen most of their faces... "

Exactly! I’ve only been to one organised social and felt totally intimidated as a young, bi woman XD

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes totally.. large groups are a little overwhelming and it's hard sometimes when others already know each other. Plus doesn't help when you've not seen most of their faces...

Exactly! I’ve only been to one organised social and felt totally intimidated as a young, bi woman XD "

I was terrified and loitered around the edges with a few that I'd spoken to before but didn't really speak to many!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wouldn’t be any good for me I wouldn’t shut up and they would be waiting to move round

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

I'd be up for that but people dont want socials.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yes totally.. large groups are a little overwhelming and it's hard sometimes when others already know each other. Plus doesn't help when you've not seen most of their faces...

Exactly! I’ve only been to one organised social and felt totally intimidated as a young, bi woman XD

I was terrified and loitered around the edges with a few that I'd spoken to before but didn't really speak to many! "

Do you think that being at a speed-dating type event would help, or make it worse?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Wouldn’t be any good for me I wouldn’t shut up and they would be waiting to move round

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'd be up for that but people dont want socials. "

They’re quite popular around my neck of the woods.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like taking my time not into rushing things

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By *hyntravCouple
over a year ago

North Somerset

I remember us discussing this few years back.

We also find ourselves a bit like wallflowers at busy events, but something like this would push us into things

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes totally.. large groups are a little overwhelming and it's hard sometimes when others already know each other. Plus doesn't help when you've not seen most of their faces...

Exactly! I’ve only been to one organised social and felt totally intimidated as a young, bi woman XD

I was terrified and loitered around the edges with a few that I'd spoken to before but didn't really speak to many!

Do you think that being at a speed-dating type event would help, or make it worse? "

It'd be easier as you'd get to say hello to everyone without weird introductions wondering who they were.. it'd be a great icebreaker.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wouldn’t be any good for me I wouldn’t shut up and they would be waiting to move round

That happened to me one time. Guy wouldn't stop talking and leave my table, the event organiser had to step in and asked him to get up and see another lady

guy who was waiting to see me was laughing his head off lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can’t remember who it was, but someone mentioned a sort of speed dating for fab socials.

I thought it was an interesting idea, and honestly, I think it could work. Would you do it?

I just said that large socials are a bit like that!

I did it at the MLS last year. I can usually manage a couple of minutes conversation before their eyes glaze over and I have to move on to my next victim.

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"I'd be up for that but people dont want socials. "

Maybe that's because we don't have many organised social events in the South West like they do up North.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I think I’ll contact my local club and see if they’re interested!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wouldn’t be any good for me I wouldn’t shut up and they would be waiting to move round

That happened to me one time. Guy wouldn't stop talking and leave my table, the event organiser had to step in and asked him to get up and see another lady

guy who was waiting to see me was laughing his head off lol"
Did he slip you his number and give you a cheeky wink?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wouldn’t be any good for me I wouldn’t shut up and they would be waiting to move round

That happened to me one time. Guy wouldn't stop talking and leave my table, the event organiser had to step in and asked him to get up and see another lady

guy who was waiting to see me was laughing his head off lolDid he slip you his number and give you a cheeky wink?

No. But at the end of the event he came back to my table, shook my hand and said it's been really great to meet me. And I was glad it was over

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wouldn’t be any good for me I wouldn’t shut up and they would be waiting to move round

That happened to me one time. Guy wouldn't stop talking and leave my table, the event organiser had to step in and asked him to get up and see another lady

guy who was waiting to see me was laughing his head off lolDid he slip you his number and give you a cheeky wink?

No. But at the end of the event he came back to my table, shook my hand and said it's been really great to meet me. And I was glad it was over

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A good hand shake must of been good! Haha!! Got off the hook with that one! Did you carefully look outside when going to the car? Haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wouldn’t be any good for me I wouldn’t shut up and they would be waiting to move round

That happened to me one time. Guy wouldn't stop talking and leave my table, the event organiser had to step in and asked him to get up and see another lady

guy who was waiting to see me was laughing his head off lolDid he slip you his number and give you a cheeky wink?

No. But at the end of the event he came back to my table, shook my hand and said it's been really great to meet me. And I was glad it was over

A good hand shake must of been good! Haha!! Got off the hook with that one! Did you carefully look outside when going to the car? Haha

I went to the toilets hoping he would get the hint lol then I walked home, thankfully nobody waiting outside the hotel bar

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wouldn’t be any good for me I wouldn’t shut up and they would be waiting to move round

That happened to me one time. Guy wouldn't stop talking and leave my table, the event organiser had to step in and asked him to get up and see another lady

guy who was waiting to see me was laughing his head off lolDid he slip you his number and give you a cheeky wink?

No. But at the end of the event he came back to my table, shook my hand and said it's been really great to meet me. And I was glad it was over

A good hand shake must of been good! Haha!! Got off the hook with that one! Did you carefully look outside when going to the car? Haha

I went to the toilets hoping he would get the hint lol then I walked home, thankfully nobody waiting outside the hotel bar

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The poor guy he missed out on the one

Heartbreaker!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He wasn't my type! What can I say

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He wasn't my type! What can I say

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haha!! You must of gived him the best 30 seconds of his life

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He wasn't my type! What can I say

haha!! You must of gived him the best 30 seconds of his life

I think I have

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By *nsatiable_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere down south

Great idea

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By *aven RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

I think it's a great idea x

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By *orthantsblueeyesMan
over a year ago

Northampton

I think it's a great idea, and yeah I'd give it a go

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think xtasia did it once at a swingles event. It would be cool if there was something at a social where when you heard a gong you had to move to another set of people

but maybe only the first couple of hours

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been doing it for years on here. Most recent at the hugely successful Darlo social.

#icebreaker

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By *ardnSensualMan
over a year ago

North East

Yeah would be a good way to encourage talking to new people and makes it easier for shy folk x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great idea. I'll be interested

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nice idea

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By *nobMan
over a year ago

newport

I'm in!

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By *dquestCouple
over a year ago

Peterborough

We love the idea!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We love the idea!"

You will love this. The right couple for it... hi5* on the status update! Haha

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By *onygirlieWoman
over a year ago

Leicestershire

Yep would definitely be up for that depending on location

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By *ottieBBWWoman
over a year ago

West of Scotland

"I can’t remember who it was, but someone mentioned a sort of speed dating for fab socials.

I thought it was an interesting idea, and honestly, I think it could work. Would you do it? "

Hey there’s one being hosted in Scotland in two weeks time, might be worth speaking to the host to share ideas? Xx

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By *hezGeekCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

We’d definitely be game. C has been wanting to try a vanilla one for ages just to see what they’re like, and I’ve been to a few in the past. With the right atmosphere it could be a lot of fun.... with lots of interesting possibilities at the end!

-S

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