The Dos And Don'ts In Speed Dating - written by Marvin Perry

You only have a few minutes to look good, answer questions, ask questions, smile, act interested, and leave a good impression so the person will remember you. This is not as easy as it sounds but you should keep these speed dating tips in mind and you'll be getting all the dates in no time.

Do take time in choosing what to wear. You don't have to dress flamboyantly and expensively. Just keep it clean and presentable. Be well-groomed. Also, don't wear too much cologne!

Do smile and look approachable. Ladies love a guy with a smile, so give them the impression that you're having a good time. By showing your date that you appreciate them, they will be more willing to open up to you because they feel special. Make yourself stand out by exuding a positive vibe. Just keep it natural and avoid pasting on a fake cheesy grin.

You should use your body language and flirt. It is said that communication is 40% verbal and 60% visual, so let your body do the talking. You must understand body language and improve your body talk to master the art of flirting. One simple move you can try is to catch someone's eye and hold their gaze for just a second. Then look away coyly, and look again but this time with a gleam in your eye and a playful smile.

Do ask interesting questions. Or, at least keep a number of questions ready! The worst thing that could happen is when you run out of things to talk about. Avoid asking questions that are too deep and thought provoking. They might take a lot of time to answer, and before you know it, your time is up. Stick to simple and light questions that secretly probe into someone's interests and passions without being too obvious. An example would be "What do you do for fun?" or "What do you do in your free time that you're totally passionate about?"

Do be careful what you eat, especially if food is being served during the dating. Will your date really want to see you clumsily twirl your pasta or noisily gorge noodles during the date? Will she/he want to see you extremely sweaty because of some spicy food? Stick to simple food in small servings that you can easily take in one bite.

Now, for the don't part. Don't ever tell lies. Although it might seem like a good idea at the moment, just how long can you really keep on pretending to be an art critic or restaurateur?

Don't talk blatantly on controversial topics. Remember, it's best to stick to light and feel-good topics. No one would be interested in hearing about your opinion about the conflict between Russia and Georgia during speed dating.

Don't give out personal contact details during the date. It's best to keep your personal information to yourself to protect your identity. If you would like to keep in touch, exchange cell phone numbers or email addresses.

These are some basic dos and don'ts in speed dating. Keep these pointers in mind and you'll be sure to capture someone's attention.