Updated On: 27 February, 2023 09:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Sukanya Datta
With speed dating and singles’ mixers getting popular post the pandemic, organisers and dating coaches draw up a handy guide for first-timers

A speed dating event in progress at Cat Cafe Studio
After more than two years of online dating, singles are swiping right for in-person mingling and how. Earlier this month, on Valentine’s Day, a speed dating event in Brussels saw 1,363 daters congregating at a repurposed warehouse, making it the world’s largest affair of its kind. In Mumbai, too, those looking for a match are queuing up for themed parties, lock-and-key mixers, curated speed dating events, and wine and beer-tasting mingling events. In fact, Bandra-based performance space Dorangos, which used to host a speed dating event only on Saturdays, now has slots from Friday to Sunday. Here’s an expert-approved checklist on dos and don’ts if you’re heading for your first mixer.
