Internet Organised Social Events

A great way to meet people is through real life social events organised


by personals sites. They can either be ‘official’ events organised by

the company that runs the web site, a commercial ‘events’ company

affiliated with the web site, or by regular members of the personals

site (typically the chat room regulars)

These events can range from the usual party/nightclub type

events, to bush walks, BBQ’s, cruises, movie nights, organised

sports, group holidays, the list goes on.

‘Singles events’ are getting very popular with formal Desperate

& Dateless Balls (D&D), dinner parties, nightclub events, etc., that

can attract thousands of single people.

Although these seem like a great and natural way to get to meet

people, the major disadvantage of this is it really defeats the purpose

and efficiency of the Internet when it comes to looking for a potential

partner. You might as well forget the Internet altogether and go to

your local nightclub.

The nightclub/party events really are basically the same as your

typical nightclub ‘meat market’ scene, so you should know basically

what to expect. In fact, these types of events are by far the most

popular, one mention of the word nightclub or beer usually

generates a few hundred eager participants. The other types of

events such as bush walks and cruises typically attract a smaller

and different type of crowd entirely.

Having said that though, there are several benefits. You can be

assured that most people there will be single and looking for

someone, and they will usually be in the same position as you and won’t know anyone there. So it can give those who are a little on


the shy side a good chance to get out in the real world and mingle.

Obviously going to these events in addition to using the other

Internet methods can only help increase your chances of meeting

who you are looking for.

These events can also be a great way to ask out someone you

have been chatting to or emailing, as they may feel more comfortable

meeting you for the first time at an organised event. This is discussed

later on.

If you are the more social type then why not organise your own

event? It’s not hard and it’s a great way to meet new people. Many

personals sites will accept events from members, and will advertise

them on your behalf. Let your imagination run wild and put on

something creative, who knows it may even turn you into the most

popular person on the personals site.