The ratio of women to men varies from five to ten women for every man. Things start out kind of slow ? kind of like a high school dance ? with light attendance. The women are in small groups of two or three and the men are as well. Everyone is summing up the situation.
There are usually ten to twelve interpreters available for translation if necessary. Even if the women speak a little English, it is frequently better to utilize an interpreter to speed the conversation up or to avoid misunderstandings.
After a brief period, the ice melts, and men begin to approach a woman or group of women to talk. The women are very approachable. After all, that is why they are here ? to meet you. You need not fear rejection.
Actually the problem can be the opposite. Because of the large ratio of women to men, a woman may latch herself onto you. I'm sure you are flattered by all the attention, but you must remember that what you are there for. There is plenty of time to get to know her later.
Fifteen to thirty minutes is generally enough to determine whether you are hitting it off well or not. If she is not your type, you are doing both of you a favor if you quietly thank her for her time and move on.
After all, you may both meet someone else that you are more compatible with. Get her contact information so that you can arrange to meet her later. You can spend all the time you want with her after the social.
