Dating Service News

"Most singles say they never talk politics on the first date.In fact, according to a recent national study of 3,968 singles conducted by It's Just Lunch, a professional dating service, 64% of men and 60% of women in the U.S. won't talk politics until after a third date. Owner Leslie Lessig says, 'On a first date, showing immediate support for wither Kerry or Bush can be the quickest wya to end the date. We advise clients not to bring up politics. If the other person brings up the upcoming election, then our advice is to simply be honest.'"

"After flipping through The It's Just Lunch Guide to Dating in Orange County, the overwhelming impression it leaves is, 'Thank God, we're an old married dude!' But for all you lonely losers - Oops! We meant swinging singles! - here's a glimpse of what you'll get for your $9.95: Top five singles bars, according to the book, are Habana and the Yard House in Costa Mesa; Las Brisas in Laguna Beach; the Longboard Pub in Huntington Beach; and the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel in Dana Point."

"The odds of sparking anything beyond an introduction, however, are not in most people’s favor. Only 27 percent of men have met a future date at another’s nuptials, according to a survey of 2,774 singles conducted by the dating service It’s Just Lunch. And, as for the few that did find love, it didn’t even last as long as the frozen top tier of the wedding cake. Only 3 percent of couples who met at weddings are still together today."

"Can you find love on the road? For help, a new series of romance-focused guidebooks pinpoints the best places for singles to meet in dozens of U.S. cities. It's Just Lunch (itsjustlunch.com), the dating service known for penciling social lives into busy professionals' calendars, so far has compiled nearly 50 local guides ($9.95 each) that give the top dating locations in 36 categories."

"...A dating service is trying to revolutionize the blind date. It's Just Lunch! offers clients a chance to get acquainted over lunch. The firm does all the work, making reservations, clearing the matches with customers. All couples have to do is show up."

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