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How to Survive Your First Thanksgiving With Your Significant Other's Family and Friends

It's Just Lunch, the premier dating service for busy professionals with over 100 locations world wide, is here to help you survive your first Thanksgiving with a significant other's family and friends. According to a survey of 1,000 singles, 35% said the worst part about Thanksgiving is not having a date. Not surprising considering 44% expect to be asked about their love life at least 5 times during the holiday season.

~ PR Web - Press Release Newswire

Single in the city: Just lunch

It's casual and it's short. It's just lunch! You meet at one and by two you are safely back in the office. You have had a chance to talk in the light of day, without the influence of alcohol, so you can make an informed decision as to whether you would like to see this person again. If the answer is no, then you have only wasted an hour of your life. If the answer is yes, arrange another lunch. It's a great way to avoid the nocturnal temptation of going home for a 'one-night stand'.

They do it in America - it's actually called 'It's Just Lunch'. It's a dating service that matches professionals who do not have time to go out to bars at night because they are too busy in their professional lives. The service arranges lunch or after-work drinks between clients whose interests seem to match. To find out more about this and how successful it is, go to www.its justlunch.com

~ Jamaica Gleaner News

Stop Looking for Love in all the Same Places: A Guide to Meeting Singles This Holiday Season

It's Just Lunch, the premier dating service for busy professionals with over 100 locations world wide, is here to help singles meet someone new during the holiday season. Instead of looking for love in all the same places try changing your strategy in order to change your luck this holiday season.

Meet Someone New This Holiday Season by Looking Somewhere New
1. Step outside your comfort zone and shift your social circle - We all have an acquaintance we promise to make plans with when we run into them, but never do. Actually make the plans and carry them out this time. By getting to know one person outside of your social circle you are opening yourself up to meeting everyone in their circle, increasing your chances of meeting someone you're interested in.

2. Attend every holiday party you get invited to, even the ones you normally would turn down - While at a party, set a goal to strike up a conversation with at least 5 people you don't know. By leaving a lasting impression, the people you meet will be more likely to think of you when they are trying to set up other singles they know.

3. Move to a new neighborhood - This is a little dramatic and who has time to move during the holidays? Instead of packing up your boxes and relocating, get your coffee and cocktails, do your grocery shopping and go on a run in the neighborhood next to yours. You'll be crossing paths with a new group of people and will start seeing the same people throughout the week, creating a great opportunity to strike up a conversation.

~ PR Web - Press Release Newswire

Wine does fine as a standby gift...

The Boy Scout motto “Be Prepared” can keep you out of awkward situations this season. According to the dating service company It’s Just Lunch, 59 percent of single people say their biggest worry when it comes to gift giving is receiving a gift from someone, but not having a gift to give them in return.

The solution: Keep a bottle of wine on hand at all times during the holidays. This is a win-win situation; you’ll always have a backup gift, and if you don’t give it away you’ll have something to bring to your next holiday party or to enjoy at home. Are you a non-drinker? Accomplish the same thing with a fancy food gift — chocolates, exotic teas or coffees, or any other speciality item with a longer shelf life.

~ Worcester Telegram & Gazette News

49% of Singles Plan to Join a Dating Service in the New Year

It's Just Lunch, the premier dating service for busy professionals with over 100 locations worldwide, surveyed 4,075 singles and found that 49% plan on joining a dating service to change their single status in 2007, versus only 25% in 2006. With 28% of singles surveyed saying they keep their resolution every year, the New Year looks to be promising for those dedicated to finding Mister or Misses Right. "A survey by It's Just Lunch revealed that in 2006 almost half of all singles focused on their career, financial situation and their health, but 2007 shows a shift in singles' priorities," said Alana Beyer, Vice President of It's Just Lunch. "71% of the singles we surveyed said that meeting someone new is their #1 New Year's resolution in 2007." New Year's Eve is right around the corner, if you don't have a date yet don't worry… 34% of singles said they wait until just days before New Year's Eve to find a date Only 18% of singles have a date lined up a by December 1st 14% of singles would accept a date as late as one hour before New Year's Eve 40% of singles agreed that New Year's Eve is a great time for a first kiss Only 27% admit to having had a first kiss at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve 46% of singles prefer to ring in the New Year out on the town in New York, San Francisco or Las Vegas 29% would rather celebrate at a house party with friends and family ~ PR Web - Press Release Newswire

Spotlight On… One-of-a-Kind Franchises

It's Just Lunch

Want to try your hand at playing matchmaker? It's Just Lunch will let you do just that, setting up single professionals on lunch dates and hoping they'll make a connection. Launched in 1992 after the founder was thrust into the single world after a called-off engagement, the company tries to take the stress out of dating by hand-picking pairs and letting them meet in a low-key environment.

• Franchise 500 rank: #225 in 2007

~ www.entrepreneur.com

 

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS WITH SPIRIT...

Finding true love is Jason Allomong’s goal for the year.

“I’ve tried the dating scene a long, long time but to no avail,” the Edgerton, Ohio man said. “I’m ready to be a husband and father.”

A survey by a national dating service called It’s Just Lunch found that Mr. Allomong is one of many singles who are searching for a soul mate this year. It's Just Lunch stated in a news release that 71 percent of the singles in the survey said meeting someone new is their No. 1 New Year’s resolution. That represents a shift in priorities from 2006, when almost half said their priority was their career, financial situation, or health, the company said. Just 39 percent of the singles in that survey said their New Year’s resolution was to be more proactive about their love life and meet someone new.

~ Toledoblade.com

Dating in the 21st century—here’s how you do it...

It's Just Lunch

The Matchmaker: Anisa Hassan

The Process: Hassan’s service has been in the business for over 17 years and has offices worldwide with branches from Singapore to New York. Because it’s an international brand, you’re probably not going to be talking to Anisa herself, but trusted with a senior consultant from the Singapore office who will conduct the interview process. Once they’ve picked your match, your first name is revealed to the person but nothing else. They set up the date at a restaurant and your job is to show up (on time) and have a good time. If you’re made to shift locales for work, your membership can be transferred to a different city.

The Deal: B25,000, one-year membership, 12 introductions.

Verdict: It’s worldwide, which suggests international-standard  professionalism. Plus! You get to get cozy with our neighbors from Singapore!

Contact: www.itsjustlunchbangkok.com

~ BKMagazine.com

Dating Services Boom During Tough Economic Times

Some people find a way to shop during these tough economic times, others are more focused on finding 'The One.'

Marla and Russell Cox met through the dating service, "It's Just Lunch."

The got married two years later, and now have a six-month-old girl.

The two said they were both frustrated with the dating scene, and investing in this dating agency is the best thing they've ever done. "At first you thought, 'wow, this is a lot of money' when you started but it's really a lot of fun."

The agency charges between $500 and $1,300 to help match you up with potential dates.

President and C.E.O., Jenifer Rose, said she has seen her cliental double over the past few months, which surprised her at first given the tough economic times. "People believe it's a good investment even if it's a stretch for them financially."

Relationship experts say having a healthy companionship can make tough economic times less stressful.

Dr. Michael Freda, a marriage and counseling therapist, said he's not surprised by the booming trend in the world of dating service. "It's very helpful to have somebody. Not that they can do anything about it but just able to verbalize get it off their chest."

The Reno office of "It's Just Lunch" currently has about 600 active members.

The company, which started in 2001, now operates about 100 locations worldwide. 

~ KTVN.COM

In The Papers

The Irish Examiner says that an increasing amount of single people are Googling prospective partners before embarking on a first date. A survey by the It's Just Lunch dating service found that 58 percent of men and women conduct an internet search for their date's name before leaving the house. And 88 percent of the 500 respondents, when asked if they would be offended that their date had Googled them, replied: "Not when I'd probably have Googled them too."

~ ENN.IE