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Article: Speed dating fits fast-paced world
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- University Wire
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- February 12, 2007
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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 ...