“I've sequenced the questions for maximum speed of elimination,’ I explained. ‘I believe I can eliminate most women in less than forty seconds. Then you can choose the topic of discussion for the remaining time.’ ‘But then it won’t matter,’ said Frances. ‘I’ll have been eliminated.’ ‘Only as a potential partner. We may still be able to have an interesting discussion.’ ‘But I’ll have been eliminated.’ I nodded. ‘Do you smoke?’ ‘Occasionally,’ she said. I put the questionnaire away. ‘Excellent.’ I was pleased that my question sequencing was working so well. We could have wasted time talking about ice-cream flavours and make-up only to find that she smoked. Needless to say, smoking was not negotiable. ‘No more questions. What would you like to discuss?” RomanceDatingGraeme SimsionSpeed DatingDon TillmanThe Rosie Project Book:The Rosie Project Source: The Rosie Project
“Him: “Have you ever been married before?” Me: “No.” Him: “Why?” Me: “I guess I’ve focused more on my work.” Him: “What do you do?” Me: (bracing myself) “I’m a psychologist.” Him: “Are you analyzing me now?” Me: (Yep, he went there. How cliché.) “Are you paying me now?” HumorMarriagePsychologyDatingPsychologistSpeed Dating Book:Low Water Source: Low Water