Has anyone here been to one? I used to do pretty okay when I was 19 and went on nights out especially compared to dating apps but that could also be because I was in better shape then and students are easier. I'm hoping if I go to a dating event it'll be like when I used to go on nights out but I bet it'll be like online dating just in person, AKA a sausage fest where the women won't want to talk to any guy that isn't completely perfect.

Another problem I have with it is in the last year I've approached 2 women at the gym who I thought were showing signs they might be into me just to be shot down in flames so I won't be able to trust my judgement on whether a girl at this dating event likes me or not and I'll have to wait for the woman to make the first move but in my experience that's quite rare

>>33209822 (OP)
They're okay. pic related for tips, plus
>if you've been working out, most of the men at speed dating look kinda chubby or bad so someone who's built looks even better by comparison

>>33209933
Yikes after reading that I might not go lol... think I'm more likely to punch a guy who one ups me than have a verbal confrontation lol.

I have been working out but my diet is also bad so kinda chubby strong dad bod type

>>33209973
Going is a big positive even if you don't get a girl out of it. You'll see a lot of good men where you'll be like "yeah fair, can't beat that" pairing off with the top girls about as expected, but viscerally seeing
>yo, THAT guy's no looker and is a complete scrub, but he's doing better than expected - I'm pretty confident I could beat that
helps re-calibrate how much is in your power.

Nothing will rise to the level of punching, the listed example would be a line in an otherwise genial conversation where they're all smiles and the girls are all smiles, but there's a slight verbal subtext of power games and an attempt to flex, at your expense. The ladies wanna see a little repartee, just entertain them and match energy.