Dating Service News

"What do you consider a date? A majority of women and men say "Take me out to the ball game." More than two-thirds of women and half of men think a baseball game is a good place for a date, according to a survey of over 8,500 singles by It's Just Lunch, a dating service. For women with a wandering eye, the most attractive players are New York Yankees. Forty percent of the women questioned said Derek Jeter was the sexiest baseball player, with Alex Rodriguez coming in a distant secon with 17% of the vote."

"Dating service It's Just Lunch recently surveyed 8,500 singles about baseball and dating. They found: 77% of men said they would understand if their date wanted to leave a game early. 90% of women brush up on baseball fundamentals before games either by reading the sports page (31%), learning the names of key players (30%) or making sure they understand the rules of the game (29%). 74% of women think a baseball game is a good place to meet men. 38% of men said they find talking on cell phones at a game more annoying than complaining about the seats or acting completely uninterested in what's going on. 84% of men said that if they caught a ball in the stands, they would give it to their date. 67% of men feel scoreboard marriage proposals are too public or embarrassing, while 8% said it was

"So how much time would you invest in finding a relationship? How about as much time as it takes to down a low-carb lunch special or sip a six-ounce glass of chardonnay. It’s Just Lunch is a dating service designed to bring people together in a casual, comfortable and expedient way- over lunch, after-work drinks or brunch."

"It’s Just Lunch, a specialized dating service for busy professionals…opened a Milwaukee office…in July. Local franchisee Felicia O'Day decided to buy into the concept after watching a segment about it last spring on The Oprah Winfrey Show.The service touts itself as 'first-date specialists' and to dat, O'Day and three staff members have coordinated more than 100 dates for business owners, attorneys, architects and other local professionals."

"If you're like me, shaving your legs and getting a routine oil change are hard enough chores during the gloomy winter months, let alone planning a romantic interlude with a special someone. But matchmaker Felicia O'Day, co-owner and one of the directors of It's Just Lunch in Milwaukee [and Madison], insists that romance is always important. It's Just Lunch caters to the busy professional, and O'Day speculates, 'With the hectic rush of the holidays and demanding work schedules, it's easy for romance to get swept under the rug. However, with Valentine's Day approaching, I see clients yearning for more romance in their lives.'"

"We've learned that nearly anywhere - from the gym to the grocery store - can be just the spot to spark a romance. So once you've scored the digits, who calls first? If you're interested in someone, go for it - at least that's what Felicia O'Day of It's Just Lunch said to do. It's Just Lunch is a dating service for busy professionals in Milwaukee.' Everyone is so busy now, and if you like someone, you're going to pursue it,' said O'Day. 'It's not who is calling who, it's I like you and let's do that again.'"

"People will Google all sorts of things, using the online search engine to find the latest on everything from a favorite actor to an old flame. Now comes word from the dating service It's Just Lunch, [in Albany], that many singles Google someone before a first date. A survey of 1,167 singles showed that 43 percent did a Google search on a new date."

"It's Just Lunch, a dating service, surveyed men to find that 76% prefer brunettes over blondes-- except in Southern California, where 67% of men still prefer blondes. The survey also found that a majority of men prefer women with long, straight hair, while a small percentage like curly hair. Women, on the other hand prefer their date to have a clean-shaven face (61%)."

"First dates may be the most awkward and self-conscious experiences known to humankind. To help manage the stress of a first date and ensure the date's success, Niki McDowell, our source at the dating and introduction service It's Just Lunch, provided a nifty list of 10 Things to Know Before Your First Date. First daters are advised to memorize this list."

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