Everyone is there to have a good time, so don’t direct sarcasm towards your date in the five minutes. Try to make your date laugh it helps break the ice.

> Put your best foot forward behaviour-wise. We provide each table with five to six conversation starter cards for those feeling a little shy,” shares Kapadia. “One can chat, ask questions, and check out the chemistry with all participants in a string of one-on-one conversations lasting five minutes each. With light snacks and beverages, the two-and-a-half-hour event is facilitated in a way such that everyone gets to mingle. Daters are handed out cat pseudonyms (of kitties up for adoption) to ease the pressure, informs brand manager Lamya Kapadia. After registration, one has to fill out a form that helps the organisers screen genuine, safe participants.



While Cat Cafe Studio in Versova has been hosting speed dating sessions since 2018, they kicked it off for the first time since the pandemic on February 14.