Learn English meaning of ‘speed dating’

Date: Oct 23 2017

Intro

Speed dating was invented in 1998 by Rabbi Yaacov Deyo. He wanted an event where single Jewish people could meet and mingle. Single people had a ten-minute date. They talked to a possible romantic partner. Every ten minutes, they had to switch partners and talk with someone new.

This is speed dating. It is a great way to exchange ideas with other single people. If you keep an open mind, you could meet a really nice person.

Vocab

date n.

Definition

Example I really liked Mary, but she never called me after our first date.

mingle v.

Definition

Example I love to mingle at parties. I always meet the most interesting people!

speed date n.

Definition

Example I went on my first speed date last week. I spoke to about 10 people, but only got one phone number.

exchange v.

Definition

Example I'd like to exchange this T-shirt for a different size and color.

keep an open mind expr.

Definition

Example John determined to keep an open mind when his girlfriend asked him to take dance lessons with her.

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Have you ever been speed dating? What is the funniest date you have ever been on?

Comments

DanielBorges

Portugal

I never been in an “official” speed dating event. However, it’s normal when people go out and they are not in a relationship, things could happen as you mingle!! So, I could say that it occurs sometimes in moments that I was not in a relationship, meet girls and have short or longer relationships! In those situations i tried to put my best foot forward (joking)!!...

I remember the day that I meet an Italian girl in a funny way in a disco! I ended visiting her in Rome!

meyban

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

I,m here to describe one of my funniest date, I,ve had by now. back of 2015, when I was 25. I was single and I was looking for some one on instagram app. Finally I found some one who accepted my request. she was a student at Birjand university where I lived. So she was perfect for me. we had a date in front of her dormitory. when I got there, there were so many beautiful and gorgeous girls in front of dormitory and I couldn’t found her. when I phoned her, she suddenly appeared between that chicks with a huge body. I laughed to my chance and I gave her up.