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People Find Meet Feel Unmarried Date Busy Organizations

Id ESLPod_0233_CN
Episode Id ESLPod 233
Episode Title Asking for a Date
Title Asking for a Date
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It's very common to go on "dates" or informal meetings to try to find a romantic partner. However, for many people, it's difficult to meet people to ask for a date, either because they are too busy or because they feel uncomfortable talking to strangers. Because of this, some companies and organizations offer "dating services" to help busy or shy people find dates.

"Speed dating" is popular, especially in large cities. In speed dating, many "single" (unmarried people) are in a large room for one hour, often during their lunch break. The room has many small tables, each with two chairs. Normally, the women remain seated and the men move to a new table every five minutes. Each "pair" (two people) talks for five minutes and, if the man and woman like each other, they exchange phone numbers. Then the men move to the next table. Speed dating allows single people to meet many people in a short amount of time.

There are also many volunteer organizations that organize projects for unmarried people to do together. Projects could include cleaning up a park, painting a school, or playing with sick children. The participants feel good about what they're doing, and at the same time, they meet other unmarried people who have similar interests. Similarly, churches have "singles groups" where unmarried people study the Bible together or other religious topics while learning about each other.

Some people dislike using these kinds of dating services and they prefer to have their friends help them find a date. Friends may arrange a "blind date" for them. This is when two people who don't know each other meet, usually in a public place, such as a restaurant or a cafe. These dates can be "awkward" and the man or woman may feel uncomfortable, but sometimes they help people find their "true love" or the person with whom they want to spend the rest of their life.

Topics Relationships + Family

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