Article: Speed dating fits fast-paced world

Stephanie Kohl
University Wire
02-12-2007
(Northern Star) (U-WIRE) DEKALB, Ill. -- In today's fast-paced, instant gratification world, it makes sense that one of society's longest traditions -- dating -- would get its own fast-food version.

About 25 people gathered Sunday for a speed dating session. Many there were first-time speed daters and optimistic at the prospect of finding a potential mate.

"I think it's an easier way to meet people," said Karen Lubbers, 23, DeKalb resident and first-timer. "You can meet someone. You could just meet a best friend. You have nothing to lose."

One concern about speed dating is whether a dater can get to know someone well enough in three minutes to know ...

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