Give Chemistry a Second Chance

It has happened to everyone who has played the dating game.  It's the end of the date and you are lukewarm about the other person and on the fence about what to do regarding a second date. Before you write off this person as a potential match, consider giving chemistry a second chance. Men and women, even though they try their best, often can't relax until the second date.  There's a chance that you didn't get to see who they really...

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Featured Single: Professional Seeks Girl-Next-Door

Are you the girl next door type who can go from jeans to ballgowns with ease and confidence? We want to hear from you. It's Just Lunch is is seeking a tall, attractive, family-oriented and preferably brunette woman between the ages of 27 and 35 for one of our IJL Elite Private Search clients.  The ideal woman would also have an interest in fitness, strong family values and a zest for life.  A woman with her own success and motivation...

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Debunking Dating Myths, Part 1: Setting Expectations

For anyone going on a first date, there are lots of initial questions that can pop into one’s head, ranging from “will I be attracted to them in person?” to “what kind of plans should I make tonight?” It’s Just Lunch recently surveyed singles around the world to get a sense for the “state of the first date”. Heightened expectations Do looks really matter? Most people have natural attractions toward others based on hair color, skin...

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Real Chemistry Happens Face-To-Face

Dating can be complicated in today's modern world.  Busy professionals have a demanding work environment and daily commitments that make it difficult to find time for dinner -- let alone browsing online profiles, cruising the bars or enduring yet another blind date. While technology makes communication easier, it doesn't necessarily make it easier to date, and a group of U.S. psychology professors released a report last week explaining...

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Times Colonist: Single Best Reason For Valentine's Day

Are modern lovers overlooking the single best reason for Valentine's Day? An article by Times Colonist reporter Richard Watts says "It's one thing to say "I love you" with a valentine. But it can be powerfully romantic to use Valentine's Day to say "I am interested in you" or "I am still interested in you."" In this day and age when online courtship has become a popular way to find one's match, technology has removed a lot of the person-to-person...

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Dating, Chemistry and Timing

After interviewing a lot of single men and women on their dating experiences, It’s Just Lunch managed to get some real, inside information on what men and women are really looking for when they meet someone for the first time. We’ve offered tips on making a good first impression, flirting and wordplay, and tips for both sexes on what they expect out of someone on a first date. However, through all the tips and tricks, sometimes it just...

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Glamour Mag Reveals Why Valentine's Day is Not Just For Ladies

Based upon an It's Just Lunch survey debunking Valentine's Day myths released earlier this month, Glamour magazine has reveals why the "Hallmark Holiday is more mutual than you might think." The It's Just Lunch surveyed over 750 single men and women about Valentine's Day.  While many singles may view the days as "couples only" or even disparage it as a "Hallmark holiday," the survey suggested that many see the 14th as a day to try something...

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IJL Survey Reveals Valentine's Day Pitfalls

Who Plans the Date? What’s the Ideal Gift? Men and Women Disagree If you’re a man who intends to arrange your Valentine’s Day festivities without consulting your date, you might want to change your plans, according to a new survey by It’s Just Lunch. And if you’re one of the rare guys who want to leave the whole thing up to your girlfriend, that’s not a good move either. When the specialty dating service asked over 750 singles, “Who’s...

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Skip Logging On & Log Some Quality Time

It's Just Lunch helps busy professionals make the most of their mid-day breaks, according to "The Rules of Engagement" article in the February 2012 Canada edition of Reader's Digest.  "The pros take care of the compatibility question, scheduling and restaurant reservations; you just show up with an appetite and an open mind," the article said about the face-to-face value of It's Just Lunch's Canada offices. Right now is the best time...

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It’s Just Lunch Dating Survey Debunks Valentine’s Day Myths

A recent research questionnaire by It’s Just Lunch revealed a number of interesting trends on dating preferences and expectations for single men and women on Valentine’s Day. It’s Just Lunch surveyed 627 men and women on a range of topics from gift-giving and date planning to first dates and blind dates. While people may see Valentine’s Day as “couples only” holiday or even disparage it as a “Hallmark holiday,” the survey suggested that many...

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Valentine's Day Guide to Finding a Dating Service

Is Cupid’s aim a bit off for you?  Thinking about turning to a dating service to redirect Cupid’s arrow in time for Valentine’s Day? It’s Just Lunch, Vancouver’s premier matchmaking service, and director Jacquie Brownridge are offering tips for singles looking for a dating service. Before You Start Your Search Contemplating getting into the dating scene?  There are a few things a person should consider before beginning the search...

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