Kate Taylor Match's dating expert says, "Singles breaks give you a fun, relaxed way to bond with like-minded daters, and provide a million ice-breakers for conversation.
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To make the most of the trip or any similar trips singles might go on, here are my tips:
Pack your best threads! Don't forget you'll be on a 48-hour date, so dress to impress this weekend. Paris is also known for its style, so leave room in your suitcase for some chic shopping.
Mingle. Don't hone in on one person all weekend and stay glued to their side. Concentrate on socialising with as many of your fellow travellers as possible, men and women. This shows off your sociable side and demonstrates that you'd make a fun partner. You can always enjoy a one-on-one evening with your chosen date after the weekend.
Keep a clear head. Yes, France is the homeland of fine wine and beer, but getting too drunk is a bad look. Drink responsibly - it's not only more attractive, but it'll ensure you don't forget a single moment.
Embrace the fact you're in the City of Love. Match sent an intrepid Date explorer, Laila Swann, around the world in 2015 to discover different culture's dating styles, and she noticed how expressive the Parisians singles are. So, if you fancy a Public Display of Affection, go for it! This is one city where you'll be applauded for bursting into a love song.
Be polite! Match research has consistently found that rudeness is the top turn off for singles, so try to stay positive, despite the change in culture. Ordered the wrong meal? Give it a shot! Tired from travelling? Slap on a smile! Coping happily with ups and downs is what turns you from an OK date into an irreplaceable partner.
Bring a camera, and leave your phone in the hotel safe. Update your instagram when you're back at home, NOT on the trip. Your fellow travellers want to interact with you, and not just watch quietly while you complete level 234 of Candy Crush.
No Excess Emotional Baggage. Don't mention your ex on the trip. It's in the top 5 dating turn-offs, from Match's annual Lovegeist report. See this trip as a fresh start and a chance to look towards the future, not back.
Keep your feet on the ground. With Paris, wine, dinner, dancing and a really fun, fellow singleton, it would be completely possible for you to get rather carried away… Try to keep calm. If a love-affair is meant to last a lifetime, you'll have a lifetime to enjoy it. Don't race ahead. Pacing a relationship keeps you safe, settled and secure.
Learn the language. Look up how to say some fun, flirty phrases in French before you go. The cheesiest chat-up lines become unique and adorable in a French accent. Also, brush up on Please, Thank You, and other pleasantries to use with the hotel staff, waiters and bartenders; being charming to the people around you on dates is something that will be noticed by singletons.
Keep in touch. Even if you don't meet The One on the trip, you'll still have met a whole new group of fellow singletons. What's to say they're not the sibling or friend of your perfect match? Keep in touch after the trip, and arrange to meet up. Having fellow singletons to support you through your dating adventures makes the whole experience fun and bonding.
Match is offering the chance to meet fellow singles and spend a weekend in Paris between the 4th and 5th of November. Check out their website for more details