Has anyone used the new dating social event trend " A Table For Six" ?

Userinfo3333

https://www.atableforsix.ie/

I recently won a ticket for this new dating social event.

3 guys & 3 girls meet together for dinner & drinks.
The Organiser rings the next day to see how each person got on and will try organise a follow up date. I choose Cork but this is happening nationwide.

If you have experienced this what did you think.of the set up and any stories with it.

If you haven't what do you think of the set up and would you try it.

Worth a try anyway as online dating is a pretty damp squid.

maudgonner

Nobody wants to date a damp squid. This smells a bit fishy to me.

biko

I have not used it.

c_man

Sounds absolutely horrible.

cml387

But squids are normally damp.

optogirl

Userinfo3333 wrote: »

https://www.atableforsix.ie/

I recently won a ticket for this new dating social event.

3 guys & 3 girls meet together for dinner & drinks.
The Organiser rings the next day to see how each person got on and will try organise a follow up date. I choose Cork but this is happening nationwide.

If you have experienced this what did you think.of the set up and any stories with it.

If you haven't what do you think of the set up and would you try it.

Worth a try anyway as online dating is a pretty damp squid.

As opposed to those dry squids? This sounds a bit awkward a set up to me - can just picture one person being the object of desire for all 3 of the opposite sex or some such & it just being a horrible competition to be the loudest/funniest/cleverest. A damp squiB? Very possibly

maudgonner

cml387 wrote: »

But squids are normally damp.

Not when they're deep fried, they're not :pac:

Can you imagine the confusion?

Him: "Can I marry you?"
Her: "OMG, yes! We've only just met but yes, I will be your wife!"
Him: "No, I said my name is Calamari. You?"

:eek:

SEPT 23 1989

I have heard nothing but bad reviews

cml387

maudgonner wrote: »

Not when they're deep fried, they're not :pac:

Can you imagine the confusion?

Him: "Can I marry you?"
Her: "OMG, yes! We've only just met but yes, I will be your wife!"
Him: "No, I said my name is Calamari. You?"

:eek:

Your plaice or mine?

pilly

I'd imagine it would be very awkward, what if the fella you like doesn't like you or vice versa? Oh I'd just cringe the whole way I think.

weldoninhio

pilly wrote: »

I'd imagine it would be very awkward, what if the fella you like doesn't like you or vice versa? Oh I'd just cringe the whole way I think.

I think the whole point of it is that you don't have to make a move that night which takes the cringe factor away. It's like a refined version of speed dating. The organiser contacts all 6 the next day and if man A and lady A both say that they would like to meet again then I'd imagine the organiser either organises a single date or gives them each other's phone numbers.

pilly

weldoninhio wrote: »

I think the whole point of it is that you don't have to make a move that night which takes the cringe factor away. It's like a refined version of speed dating. The organiser contacts all 6 the next day and if man A and lady A both say that they would like to meet again then I'd imagine the organiser either organises a single date or gives them each other's phone numbers.

I suppose that's a bit better.

Still would feel like a bit of a competition to me.

seamus

I can see why some would like the idea - in many ways it's easier to be part of a group that doesn't know one another than to do a one-on-one.

But I can equally see why it would probably only work for a minority. There's a good chance that any conversation would be dominated by one or two people, with the rest not getting a word in edgeways. As a result, nobody gets to really make a decent impression.

Even in the event that you decided to just chat quietly to the person beside you, if you had a super-competitive person at the table, they could continually try to interrupt you and focus the attention on them.

Could you imagine being placed at a table where the other 2 members on your "side" are mates? You'd never get a chance to have a good chat.

Ficheall

The opportunity to make awkward small talk with five strangers and get rejected by three women in one evening for a mere €50? Where do I sign?
I hope the grub is included, at least..

caff

8 posts registered 3 days ago and now plugging a new dating trend noone has heard of?

seachto7

Posh ****... What happened to just talking to someone instead of these stupid dating fads.

They're the equivalent of steak served on a slate or wooden board instead of ON A BLOODY PLATE!!

riffmongous

Sounds pretty good to me, as a super confident ride. Just use the two betas to enhance my awesomeness and then get the pick of the litter afterwards

Snakeweasel

caff wrote: »

8 posts registered 3 days ago and now plugging a new dating trend noone has heard of?

Run OP! Caff has you rumbled!

Userinfo3333

weldoninhio wrote: »

I think the whole point of it is that you don't have to make a move that night which takes the cringe factor away. It's like a refined version of speed dating. The organiser contacts all 6 the next day and if man A and lady A both say that they would like to meet again then I'd imagine the organiser either organises a single date or gives them each other's phone numbers.

Exactly, it can end up many ways, I'm new to Cork so it's a great way to get out there socially aswell.
Can't be any more awkward then a date when your just waiting for it to end, always worth trying something new.

Damp squid has enjoyed this thread 😜

Userinfo3333

Soz not you

Userinfo3333

caff wrote: »

8 posts registered 3 days ago and now plugging a new dating trend noone has heard of?

Stalker Alert, thanks for updating my use. Good knows that someone has something to post about eh!!!!

Userinfo3333

Ficheall wrote: »

The opportunity to make awkward small talk with five strangers and get rejected by three women in one evening for a mere €50? Where do I sign?
I hope the grub is included, at least..

I won the ticket and its dinner included. 😉

pickarooney

Why should you not pay with a tenner for the 4 euro seafood special?

buried

Where do I put my feet?

Grandeeod

seachto7 wrote: »

Posh ****... What happened to just talking to someone instead of these stupid dating fads.

They're the equivalent of steak served on a slate or wooden board instead of ON A BLOODY PLATE!!

I agree. It's beyond bizzare how many people depend on the internet and dating fads to meet someone, considering we used to meet partners when going about a normal life. In pre internet days a dating agency with its fancy computer that took input and bounced out a match was literally for socially awkward dosebags. These days every singleton, seperated or divorced goon relies on an app/website or some cringeworthy web induced meet up. WTF has happened to being yourself, dressing up, heading out and seeing what happens? It appears that the entire dating scene has transgressed from normality, dating agencies and gingerbread clubs (remember them?) to a fooked up online scene that attracts everyone.

It sounds like a cross between Blind Date and Come Dine With Me. The worst of both.

buried

Whatever happened to 'Come dine with me' anyways? That show was good craic

Ipso

Candie wrote: »

It sounds like a cross between Blind Date and Come Dine With Me. The worst of both.

With some potential Stranger does table of six!

buried

buried wrote: »

Whatever happened to 'Come dine with me' anyways? That show was good craic

God, I loved that show. It was the perfect combination of brainless and daft, with a bit of of bitchiness and backstabbing thrown in for colour. Perfect student viewing.

buried

They had some right UK 'Reeves and Mortimer/League of Gentlemen' type characters up in that. Real life ones. Classic stuff

That show and the one where the two ladies cleaned the houses of some truly disturbed people were just addictive.

You just couldn't help but feel good about yourself after an afternoon watching them.

anewme

Userinfo3333 wrote: »

I won the ticket and its dinner included. 😉

Myself and a few from the office are booked onto this.

Dinner is not included for 50

RobbingBandit

A six way sounds fun, bring on the ladies and one club footed midget gimp to watch of course.

LincolnHawk

*damp squib

Userinfo3333

Grandeeod wrote: »

I agree. It's beyond bizzare how many people depend on the internet and dating fads to meet someone, considering we used to meet partners when going about a normal life. In pre internet days a dating agency with its fancy computer that took input and bounced out a match was literally for socially awkward dosebags. These days every singleton, seperated or divorced goon relies on an app/website or some cringeworthy web induced meet up. WTF has happened to being yourself, dressing up, heading out and seeing what happens? It appears that the entire dating scene has transgressed from normality, dating agencies and gingerbread clubs (remember them?) to a fooked up online scene that attracts everyone.

Very grown up response there, in my case I'm living in a new county and need to meet people socially plus other people might not be as confident to go out and see what happens as you put it. Online dating does suck I agree with you on that. These dating agencies do help as where else do you find a date if you don't go out chatting up people.

Mrs OBumble

It ain't new.

I know people who did it overseas, in the days before most of you had even heard of the internet.

Can be good or bad, depends on luck and you attitude.

Mister Vain

Userinfo3333 wrote: »

If you haven't what do you think of the set up and would you try it.

No definitely not. I think meeting people for some other activity like hiking or tag rugby would be better, but having a meal with a group of strangers would be really awkward, at least for me anyway. A meal is a bit formal for a first date, even with one person.

Userinfo3333

anewme wrote: »

Myself and a few from the office are booked onto this.

Dinner is not included for 50

Just turn up for €50 ah Jesus lol

Userinfo3333

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

It ain't new.

I know people who did it overseas, in the days before most of you had even heard of the internet.

Can be good or bad, depends on luck and you attitude.

New to Ireland anyway.

worded

Why pay 50 dolla when you can go islanders kebab shop on dame st at 4 am and end up at a table of randomers

anewme

Can't understand people skating anyine brave enough to try it.

For a lot of people both men and women, when everyone else is married or coupled off, not every person would be confident dressing up and heading out alone.

Something like this is an ice breaker.

As there's six ppl, there's no,pressure on anyone in particular.

I've often had to sit at a table for a business event for example, where you don't know anyone else and the conversation turns out great.

Oh and I m not socially awkward or a goon in case anyone is wondering.

People should not knock anyone else for getting out there, be it internet dating, solo holidays or walking clubs or whatever.

People making an effort to put themselves out there should not be slagged off or ridiculed for having the courage to try something different.

buried

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

It ain't new.

I know people who did it overseas, in the days before most of you had even heard of the internet.

Can be good or bad, depends on luck and you attitude.

Much like walking out your front door any day of the week.
Without having to hand over 50 beans on top of it.

Userinfo3333

anewme wrote: »

Can't understand people skating anyine brave enough to try it.

For a lot of people both men and women, when everyone else is married or coupled off, not every person would be confident dressing up and heading out alone.

Something like this is an ice breaker.

As there's six ppl, there's no,pressure on anyone in particular.

I've often had to sit at a table for a business event for example, where you don't know anyone else and the conversation turns out great.

Oh and I m not socially awkward or a goon in case anyone is wondering.

People should not knock anyone else for getting out there, be it internet dating, solo holidays or walking clubs or whatever.

People making an effort to put themselves out there should not be slagged off or ridiculed for having the courage to try something different.

Finally a sensible post, most people's friends are paired off and I still think face to face is very important but not when your plastered in whatever your local place of choice to hook up is. So many weirdos online at least this way it can be good socially. I'll let ye know how I go haha

AllForIt

buried wrote: »

Whatever happened to 'Come dine with me' anyways? That show was good craic

It had it's moments but most of the time it was dire and to me depressing. I'd rather sweep the streets that be stuck in an office all week with some of those folks.

Ipso

Userinfo3333 wrote: »

Finally a sensible post, most people's friends are paired off and I still think face to face is very important but not when your plastered in whatever your local place of choice to hook up is. So many weirdos online at least this way it can be good socially. I'll let ye know how I go haha

There are a lot of weirdos in your local place to hook up, too.

buried

AllForIt wrote: »

It had it's moments but most of the time it was dire and to me depressing. I'd rather sweep the streets that be stuck in an office all week with some of those folks.

Ah yeah but its not like you were ever going to meet one of these people anyways. There was one episode of 'Come dine with me' they had this middle aged lady from rural Leeds or someplace like that, 'Emmerdale' Dingle family hood type, she didn't give a f**k, I think her pet snake may have shat on the dinner table they were all sitting at, but this Emmerdale Dingle lady, she lived out the countryside and dragged the rest of the guests out back to show them and ask them did they like 'the view'. She roared at them "Duuu yaaaa lyyyyyakkk Vuuuuwwww???" It was only a 2 second clip of her asking that question in that English rural style voice, but the way it was edited in with the sound of her voice and after the snake $hitting on the table I actually p!ssed myself laughing. It was like a extra bit out of 'Withnail & I' or something, but real.

AllForIt

buried wrote: »

Ah yeah but its not like you were ever going to meet one of these people anyways.

Yes obviously...but ppl similar to them are everywhere. If painted a rather depressing picture of your average office worker.

Beyondgone

God be with the days when you chatted up the barmaid.

I'm glad I'm ancient.

Persephone kindness

Sounds fun good luck

pickarooney

pickarooney wrote: »

Why should you not pay with a tenner for the 4 euro seafood special?

Cause you'll get sick squid back.

anewme

Update on this. Did not get to go.

Having had no communication a few days before the event , sent them a mail, no response and rang a number of times (straight to voice mail) to then receive a generic response to say your table is cancelled 2 days before event having paid 2 months ago. If they were cancelling on people, there should have been a personal phone call instead of sending a generic mail without as much as a name on it.

Very poor communication and customer service. Would not recommend.

Must sign up to the Undateables ��