If you've ever resisted the urge to slam the door on your blind date --- only to endure an awkward dinner conversation peppered with forced laughter, while plotting an exit strategy the whole time --- you know the following is true:
Most people know within 30 seconds of meeting someone new whether they're attracted to that person, according to a variety of scientific studies.
Which is why the concept of speed dating has become so hot in today's time-obsessed culture.
The idea is to gather an equal number of men and women and pair them off for a quick chat. Every five minutes, participants switch partners until everyone has had a brief "date" with everyone else.
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