About

Speed Dating first appeared in the US in 1998.  After sweeping across Europe and the UK it arrived in Australia, rapidly becoming the number one choice for young singles looking to meet new people. Speed Dating has all the elements of a great night out with none of the stigma attached to dating agencies and singles clubs.

LittleBlackBook Speed Dating aims to attract the best crowd in the best venues to enjoy the best run events.  We appeal to young people who aren't afraid of a good night out but don't have the time, energy or inclination to play the hit and miss dating game anymore. Why waste your time standing around a cool bar on a Saturday night hoping to meet people when you can go Speed Dating in the same bar and be guaranteed to meet everybody there?

At a LittleBlackBook Speed Dating event you can have a few drinks, without or without your friends, and meet up to 25 single guys or girls in a couple of hours.   You chat to each person for 3 minutes and jot down in your Little Black Book whether you want to exchange details.  After the event you receive the contact details of all those you liked that were also interested in you.  It's entirely confidential and nobody knows you're interested unless the feeling's mutual. It sounds too good to be true and once you've tried Speed Dating you'll wonder how you ever managed without it!

FAQ

• What sort of people go to speed dating events?
• Why is LittleBlackBook different to other Speed Dating companies?
• Why are LittleBlackBook’s events cheaper than other Speed Dating companies?
• Can my credit card details be stolen when I buy tickets online?
• Is 3 minutes enough time to get to know somebody?
• Will my contact details be given to other people?
• Why do some speed dating companies have 10 dates in a night whilst you have 25?
• Do people only go to one event?
• Do people go alone or with a group of friends?
• What if I don’t know what to say?

What sort of people go to speed dating events?
It’s not about what job you have; it’s all about personality. Generally, people who go Speed Dating are just singles that enjoy a night out and are keen to meet other people who have had enough of the dating jungle.

Why is LittleBlackBook different to other Speed Dating companies?
Other Australian Speed Dating companies have less people and longer dates. Although we think they offer a great service, our events are designed to be more laid back. We want you to have a laugh and meet as many people as possible; after all, that’s what you’re paying for!

Why are LittleBlackBook’s events cheaper than other Speed Dating companies?
Other Speed Dating companies may include a drinks voucher in their ticket. We’d rather keep the price as low as possible and let you choose how you spend the saving.

Can my credit card details be stolen when I buy tickets online?
Modern Internet security has become extremely advanced. It is much more likely that you could be overheard giving your credit card details by telephone than have them stolen from a fully secured e-commerce website. LittleBlackBook uses SecurePay's Internet Payment Gateway to provide a secure environment for the authorisation of credit card transactions over the Internet. Credit card details are encrypted the moment they are transmitted from the client's browser to the banking network using industry standard SSL 128-bit RC4 encryption technology.

A client's credit card details are not stored anywhere on the Internet and the only company who has access to this data is the merchant's bank. The bank also sends confirmation information via the same encryption technology back to the client's browser. These secure processes provide clients with peace of mind when purchasing online.

Is 3 minutes enough time to get to know somebody?
First impressions are usually formed within 30 seconds. 3 minutes is plenty of time to decide whether you like somebody and it’s definitely long enough to know when you don’t.

Will my contact details be given to other people?
None of your details will be given to anybody without your express permission. If you agree to us giving your contact details to another speed dater (by selecting them from the online guest list after the event) we will only pass on your first name and the email address that you have specified for this purpose. Details will only be exchanged in the event of a ‘Match’, where each party has indicated a willingness to exchange details with the other.

To protect your privacy we ask that during the event people don’t enquire about last names, places of work or other contact details.

Why do some speed dating companies have 10 dates in a night whilst you have 25?
Our philosophy is shorter dates, more people. This gives you the chance to meet lots of people and decide for yourself which ones you like to get to know better.

Do people only go to one event?
Although one event may be enough to fill your Little Black Book there is no reason why you shouldn’t attend more. If you have a good time and you want to meet more people then we’d love to see you again. In fact Speed Dating companies have noticed that frequent daters actually “improve” and usually get more matches each time they attend.

This is probably because, with practice, they hone their conversational skills and grow in confidence.

Do people go alone or with a group of friends?
People will often come with their friends because it’s a fun night out but for the many who come alone the host will always make sure you’re made welcome. Once the dating begins the ice is quickly broken and you’ll have no shortage of people to talk to.

We encourage people to stay after the event, as this is often where a lot of friends and contacts
are made.

What if I don’t know what to say?
There’s no formula for conversation when Speed Dating. Although we prefer people not to inquire about personal specifics such as work place, home address and telephone number you’re free to talk about anything you want. You’ll soon discover that with a little Dutch courage it’s actually very easy to fill 3 minutes and we usually end up having to drag the men out of their seats at the end of each date!

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