Tips for Speed Dating

Smile.
There's no quicker way to improve your looks and make a great impact than to smile. Psychology and body language experts agree that it's one of the most effective ways to make yourself more attractive and approachable. It's not necessary to do your most convincing game show spokesmodel impression - just your usual "I'm having a great time and I'm happy to be here" face will do the trick.

The Color Cue.
If you want to create an on-the-spot thrill, wearing red is the way to go. According to color experts, the most stimulating color you can wear is red, which actually increases blood flow. Experts says that women are attracted to men wearing the color blue. They says, guys who frequently wear blue are "stable, faithful and always there." The blue guy is a fabulous candidate for a long-term relationship -- someone who's dependable, monogamous and can match his own clothes.

How to Score.
Be sure to write the person’s name next to their number, that way if you get mixed up somehow (don’t feel bad, it happens all the time) it will be easier for organizers to figure out what’s what and who’s who. Be sure to keep your scorecard facedown on the table during your date, nobody else needs to know if you’re the most selective person on the planet or you’re just playing the odds, hoping for the big winner.

First Things First.
Get any deal-breakers out of the way right away. Hate smokers? Ask now if he’ll be looking for an ashtray on the break. Horribly allergic to cats? Find out quick if she’s a magnet for four-legged strays. You’ll save yourself some trouble later if you get the deal-breakers out on the table.

Where are you from? What do you do?
Try to avoid asking the same old boring questions. By the time someone has asked you what you do for a living 34 times, it’s bound to be pretty stale. Ask questions that are fun or unusual but not bizarre, and humor is always good.

Good: What would your best friend say about you?
Bad: If you were an axe murderer, where would you keep the bodies?

Keep it Clean.
Studies have shown that men associate the scents of cinnamon and vanilla with love. To jumpstart attraction, wear a cinnamon-vanilla scented lotion or perfume. Experts says that wearing cinnamon/vanilla blends increases the presence of pheromone-like substances and dramatically increases attraction. Women, according to a recent study, are attracted to a black licorice scent. So, put some licorice in your shirt pocket. And, if you're at a club and happen to spill a little Jaggermeister on your shirt, don't worry about the stain, just consider it your lucky night.

The Safety Drill.
Once you’ve made a few matches and you decide to meet for a date, remember to always meet in a public place, or even in a group date setting. Carry a cell phone, and let someone at home know where you’re going, who you’ll be with and when you’ll be home. Even though you’ve already met in person, it’s always best to be cautious, be smart and be safe.