Some men ( maybe many men) don’t like the idea of Speed Dating
We understand. Traditional Speed dating, where you are made to meet someone without knowing who they are, and then move on to meet the next person after 5 minutes, is not our style, and I know our male members are not comfortable attending an event like that.
At OzMatch, a Japanese and Australian matchmaking agency, we will meet and talk with you face to face through an online consultation and we will get to know your personality, your lifestyle, and your requirements for your ideal partner.
Our new male members often say that they weren’t expecting to be able to talk to us in person. I think that is one of our unique qualities. We tend to attract Australian men who want a personal touch and not a mechanical service.
So why does OzMatch host speed dating?
There is only one reason. OzMatch members have lost their chance to meet new people because of COVID 19 and some feel depressed so we want them to have a fun evening and find potential partners.
Benefit for Free Basic Members
You may wonder what kind of men and women are registered with Japanese and Australian matchmaking agencies? And you may ask yourself the question “Are they real?”
Anyone can put a fake photo on a dating site. Through our speed dating event you get to see and meet real people. It’s a great opportunity to interact with our Japanese female members. You will meet 10 real-life members in just 60 minutes. What a small investment of time for a great experience.
Benefit for Executive Members
Some executive members want to know more about a person’s personality and appearance before their first meeting (we call it an OMIAI). No matter how much your matchmaking adviser explains who she is to them, sometimes they can get more information in person by having a short conversation.
Speed dating is an opportunity to obtain information that cannot be obtained from a profile alone.
What is OzMatch Virtual Speed Dating with Zoom?
There are many members in OzMatch, a Japanese and Australian Matchmaking Agency, who have never participated in speed dating because they don’t like the idea of meeting people that way.
For those members, here is an explanation of how OzMatch Speed Dating works.
The virtual meeting room is the event venue
Due to the international scale of OzMatch’s speed dating, it’s impossible for all participants to get together in one place. Therefore, we adopt a virtual format using Zoom, an online conference system.
At the start time, you will enter the meeting room provided by your host, Ozmatch. There will be 10 men and 10 women, and your host (OzMatch CEO).
This is what it looks like on the screen.
Your host will say hello and explain the event rules, but that will only take about five to ten minutes. Everyone should already be thrilled, so we’ll start the speed dating and put that excitement to use.
A private room is provided for you
Speed dating is an event where male and female couples chat one-on-one. It’s not like an online workshop or seminar where all participants chat together. So your host, OzMatch, will provide 10 private rooms for 10 couples.
When the private room is ready, a sign will appear on your screen.
Click on “Join” and you will be taken to a private room. There will be just you and her. No one else can hear your conversation, nor can you two be seen by anyone else. Likewise, you cannot see or hear the other couples either.
Make a difference in five minutes
The time given is five minutes. What impression you can give the other person in those 5 minutes is the key to making a difference in speed dating. Please make sure to write down the name of anyone who makes an impression on you.
After about four minutes, you will see this sign appear on your screen.
This is a reminder that your time is almost up. You don’t have to press the Return button. When your time is up, the system will automatically return you to the meeting room.
The meeting room is filled with 20 people who have just returned from their private rooms. Then the same sign as before will appear on the screen. This time, you will be paired with another person, so please press the “Join” button again to move to your private room.
Repeat the process and you will end up speed-dating with 10 people.
Points to keep in mind when participating in speed dating
There are a few rules and regulations that apply to virtual speed dating sponsored by our Japanese and Australian matchmaking agency.
There are three of them that are particularly important to explain.
Being neat and tidy
It’s a casual event that takes place online, but it’s also an important opportunity for you to meet someone. Showing up in too casual, everyday clothes will not make a good impression on the person you are meeting. Be aware that you are sharing a romantic time and space. Be sure to keep your appearance neat and tidy.
Do not ask her for her phone number or email address
It is not good manners to ask for a person’s phone number or email address, not only for OzMatch sponsored speed dating, but for any speed dating service. It is rude to ask only for what you want without knowing how she feels about you and it can be uncomfortable for the other person.
Anyone who uses vulgar language or behaves in a bad manner at an Ozmatch event will be asked to leave the room immediately.
The occasion is a once-in-a-lifetime encounter
一期一会
A Japanese proverb originating from the tea ceremony suggests that when attending a tea ceremony, both the host and guest should be sincere to each other, knowing that the occasion is a once-in-a-lifetime encounter that will never be repeated.
Ozmatch’s Speed Dating is truly a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
No matter who you are paired with, face each other with sincerity, knowing that those five minutes are a once-in-a-lifetime encounter that will never be repeated. Spending five minutes with someone who has the same goal in mind will be a wonderful experience.
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