Date within your comfort zone

Like many people, it is hard for me to just walk into a bar and start talking to perfect strangers. Even in an online chat room, I am not so comfortable. I do not consider myself shy and love to socialize, but like many people, just don't have the skills of a used car salesman to just talking to anyone and make a sales pitch. For me the best opportunity is when I meet people at a party when someone makes the introductions - I can very comfortably take it from there.

For people like that, there is now an option, started by Christa Thomas. Her company creates environments that encourage introductions and interaction. Events planned include "Cocktails", "Bring your Buddy" Mixers, "Trivia/Game Night", "Rotating Dinner Events", "Adventure Bound", and the 3-minute "Taste and Date" appetizer dating parties. These speed dating events include 4-5 tasting portions of the venue's most popular menu items and discounted drink specials.

In other words, these are parties - that I love to go to. And if I end up meeting because we both like mojitos or fondue, we will take it from there. I guess the message here is that you must operate in your own comfort zone - that is when you put up your best face forward and act like a winner.