I myself have been to one speed dating event last year. I wouldn’t say it was a terrible experience, but it definitely wasn’t pleasant. It felt highly controlled and didn’t really allow us to freely engage and get to know one another. There was also a lot of physical touch which made me feel somewhat uncomfortable considering I am not a touchy/feely person.
I work mostly remote which doesn’t leave a ton of space to meet new people. I have a super bubbly and outgoing personality so I have no issues making new friends, which is why I don’t want to write off speed dating forever.
What have your experiences been like with speed dating? Any recommendations in the DMV area?