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As soon as I exit the Taksim metro station and begin my walk to the event location, I begin to panic. Why am I doing this? I could be home on my couch watching Breaking Bad. While speed dating seemed to me a great idea in theory when I pitched the idea for this article, I am not so sure now. When I enter the restaurant, I feel instantly more at ease. At the bar, drink in hand, I begin chatting with another speed dater the entire place has been rented out for the event , and we have a nice conversation. Yasemen Aydin, owner and operator of First Sight, warmly greets me, and shortly after that, she gathers the daters and begins to give instructions, in English and then Turkish. We have been assigned name tags and numbers. Women will sit at a table with their number and men will move clockwise from one table to the next at approximately 4 minute intervals. At the end of the night, we will hand our sheets back to Yasemen, who will notify us the next day by email of any potential matches.

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We have all seen it in the movies, you know where a dozen or so men and women sit across from one another and rotate seats as the bell tolls, giving them a chance to meet a plethora of potential suitors in an efficient matter of minutes. This is speed dating: A new era in matchmaking that has now arrived on Turkish soil. I had the opportunity to catch up with the pioneer of speed dating in Istanbul and her First Sight Date organization, which is now making romantic and friend connections all over the country. Back then there was no tinder and happen apps, only okcupid. But as you know speed dating is very casual in the States, so many people find it quite fun and super easy to meet new people, not only for dating purposes but also for friendships," she says. Started in the spring of last year, First Sight Date has already made 5, matches 42 couples and a couple to wed.

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We created Friendly Speed Dating because we believe in the power of human connection. We understand that dating can be difficult and sometimes intimidating, especially in a new city or country. Our events are designed to help people find meaningful relationships, friendships, and even just a fun night out. We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming space where everyone can feel comfortable and free to be themselves.

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