I'm often surprised by the lack of creativity shown on speed-dating sites when they suggest good questions to ask when speed-dating.   For example, "What do you like to do in the weekends?", "What do you like about living in Manhattan?", "Have you tried speed-dating before?"...  Now of course these questions are perfectly fine, and I'm not suggesting that it isn't a good idea to be interested in someone's hobbies, likes and dislikes.  But it's unlikely to make that much of an impression.  We live in a quirky and interesting city, so why not throw out some quirky and interesting questions, even if it's just one every 5 dates? 

Here is a selection of questions from our Creative Pier Speed-dating events, that you may wish to consider for your next speed-dating event

- If you were a stalker, would you be really good at it? (This helps you find out if he or she is determined and resourceful!)

- What would be your reaction if you were told that you had to marry the first person you ever had a crush on? (Everyone has a funny first love story...)

- What embarrassing incident would you absolutely refuse to tell me about? No, go on, you can tell me, I feel we've become close. (well, it's worth a try!)

- Which television program would you refuse to give up for a date with me? (if he/she says FOX News, it's probably not going to work out)

- What country would you most recommend that I visit? For example, after we?ve broken up, and you would prefer me on the other side of the world?

- If people were thrown in jail for bad habits, what (or who) would you be thrown in jail for? (Might as well know early what these issues are)

- If I knew your full name, and googled it, will I be more likely to want to date you, or less likely, or remain completely uninformed?

- At the Olympic Games for people with excellent dating histories, would you win a medal?

- What would be your chosen superpower? Would you use it for good or evil?

Have fun!