It's Just Lunch - A Match for Toronto Singles

Thank you, Toronto!

It’s Just Lunch, Toronto’s premiere professional matchmaking service, has won the Consumer Choice Award for Best Dating Service.

Created in 1987, the Consumer Choice Award gathers the opinions, perceptions and expectations through the responses of thousands of consumers and business across Canada.   The selection process has been perfect through a third party research firm to ensure that only the most outstanding service providers are the winners within an industry.   The Consumer Choice Award is the only organization that surveys both the consumer and business community with statistical accuracy.

This award is considered one of the best opportunities for a company since it shows the company’s dedication and drive to fill consumer’s needs at a higher level than their competitors.

And It’s Just Lunch delivers! The company helps thousands of professionals and executives, who have an otherwise difficult time finding time to meet people, feel comfortable with the dating process. What makes It’s Just Lunch so successful is their personalized matchmaking approach to dating.  Dating experts meet one-on-one with each client before arranging a casual lunch date or a drink after work with a possible match.   The focus is on the client and their relationship goals.  It’s Just Lunch works with the client’s schedule, picks the potential match and makes the reservations.  All the client has to do is show up and have a great first date.    The company strives to make what could be a frustrating process easy and simple.  

For more information about It’s Just Lunch in the Toronto area, visit www.itsjustlunchtoronto.com or call 416-703-3900. 

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20 Years of First Dates – Part 1: First Impressions

In honor of 20 years of setting up first dates between singles around the world, It’s Just Lunch Toronto, Canada recently produced a survey based on our experiences—trust us, we’ve had a lot! From first impressions, to chemistry, to timing, we’ll share our findings with you over the next few months and give you the inside scoop on tips that are timeless, tips that are played-out, and modern tips that may add a fresh edge to your love life. Enjoy!

Did you know that you have approximately 20 minutes to make a good impression – or avoid a bad one – on a first date? The reason is it takes about that much time for singles to decide whether or not to see someone again. Now, this doesn’t mean you have to pull out all the stops in the first 20 minutes in order to impress someone; however, it does mean that there are two little things you can do to give yourself an advantage and keep a date intrigued.

Ask Questions, Remember the Golden Rule
So what is a first date all about again? It’s a chance to get to know someone. And you certainly can’t get to know someone without asking questions. Therefore, don’t spend the whole date talking about you. It’s so easy these days to get bogged down in what’s going on in our own lives, that we don’t take time to sincerely ask what’s going on with other people’s lives. The key is, be self-aware; if you know you enjoy talking a lot, take a chance to shift the conversation. If you know you’re shy, then this is your chance to speak up. Confidence is key.

Also, there is nothing more unattractive than being rude or dismissive of those serving you coffee, lunch or dinner, driving you in a cab, and so on. Remember the Golden Rule when you’re out with a new companion; trust us, your date will notice and react positively.

Avoid Deal Breakers, Avoid Deals
According to another set of first impression criteria, It’s Just Lunch Toronto respondents came back at us with a few deal breakers that could derail the potential for a second date. Among them; answering a phone call or text, drinking too much, being late, and not having any interests in common. Unless it’s an absolute emergency, put the phone away during a date— you can’t get to know someone if your distracted by calls and texts. Keep the alcohol use to a minimum and don’t show up late (and whatever you do, do not show up late and drunk.) However the biggest deal breaker is, not surprisingly, a lack of common interests. Sometimes, you might find you don’t have anything in common with your date, and that’s ok. Relax, and don’t push it.

Also, a new trend in dating is deciding on whether or not to bring an online coupon, such as a Groupon or Living Social deal to a first date. Our advice? Ditch it. Only 20% of our respondents said it’s a smart idea. We agree with the majority that it looks both tacky and cheap.

So, Would You Like to Have Dinner Again…
You managed to avoid first impression pitfalls, had great conversation, and had a pretty good first date; so what next? Arranging date number two has often been the source of mystery and speculation, among both men and women, for a long time. On one hand you don’t want to seem to aloof, but on the other you don’t want to look desperate. We’ll cover the ins-and-outs of what makes a first date great later in our series, but the bottom line is: if you think a date went well, then simply call and ask for a second! The vast majority of Toronto respondents – 65% of them – said picking up the phone and asking is the best way to secure a second date. Also, the “wait two days rule” is very 1990s. Why not the next day? Now is as good a time as any.

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Toronto Bachelor looking for love!

Hey Girls - listen up and tell your single friends!  Our bachelor is a very successful, attractive 38 year old investor with a professional sports background.  He is seeking a beautiful, well-rounded tall girl to share his life and some day start a family with. He has a great sense of humour and an easy going personality. He loves spending time at his lake retreat and enjoying all that life has to offer.   He has a new found passion for gourmet cooking, collecting wine, and he enjoys entertaining and  spending time with friends and family.

He is interested in meeting a tall, (5'8 plus) brunette between 28-32. A beautiful girl-next-door type who can go from jeans to ballgown with ease. (pretty over glam). Never been married and no children please.   She must have a great work ethic, strong family values, and a zest for life!  Education,  her own success and motivation are assets.

If you are looking for a real, loving, long-term relationship with the fun loving, very attractive, down to earth 'man's man' described here,  send your response to    date@ijlelite.ca with a recent pic. If you are selected you will be invited to the It's Just Lunch Toronto  for a personal and confidential interview with one of our Toronto matchmakers. No charge to you as  fees for this search have been paid for by our client.    Ages: 28-32
http://www.ijlelite.ca/

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Sixth Annual Toronto's Finest Bachelor and Bachelorette Auction

Grab your wallets and your friends because it's auction time! The sixth annual Toronto's Finest Bachelor and Bachelorette Auction is on May 12th at Maison on Mercer Street. This year, there are 23 eligible and notable Bachelors and Bachelorettes up for auction to join the lucky bidders on a unique date experience. Hosted by Wes Hayden (from the Bachelorette and Bachelor Pad) and Jessie Sulidis (from the Bachelor), join other young professionals for a sultry evening of drinks, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, and a live burlesque show by DivaGirl Entertainment while helping raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.

If you're one of the lucky auction winners, you'll get to experience a special date package (ranging from a private plane trip to Montreal to makeovers, spa days, sky-diving, golf, wine tours, sporting events, and romantic dinners for two) with one of the amazing participants. This year's Bachelor and Bachelorette line-up includes the likes of Maple Leaf player Mike Zigomanis, former Argo's Adriano Belli, entrepreneur Jay Klein, Wes Hayden, Jessie Sulidis, Double Trouble Argo's Cheerleaders, and Double Date Naked News Casters, to name a few.

Presented by IntriKate, the sixth annual Toronto's Finest Bachelor and Bachelorette Auction is a great Toronto event to meet other young professionals while schmoozing with local celebs. Note it: We've heard there's a pretty great deluxe swag bag to take home from the night as well.

The Vitals

What: Sixth Annual Toronto's Finest Bachelor and Bachelorette Auction

When: Thursday, May 12th, 2011. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Maison on Mercer, 15 Mercer Street

Why: To enjoy an evening of drinks, dinner, live entertainment, and live and silent auctions while raising funds for the Canadian Cancer Society

More info/tickets: www.tofinestauction.com to get your tickets now.

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