Are your Photos Worth a Thousand Words? Tips for Profile Photos!

Are you ready to let the world of online singles see your best side? After all, the person of your dreams could be searching 2RedBeans for your profile right now! 抓紧时间;把握机会  and make the best impression that you can...

"But taking time to pick photos is shallow and 无聊!" you might be thinking. "If the person searching for me is really a great person/intelligent/sensitive/a great match for me, they won't care what I look like!  Right?"

Picture Perfect

There's no getting around it: we humans are very visual creatures!  Although we usually don't try to judge a book by its cover, we still make unconscious decisions based on appearance.  When online dating, the photos you use can either help you succeed, or lead to constant disappointment... 

On one hand, you shouldn't over-analyze the importance of your profile photos, since they are only part of your online presence and personality on 2RedBeans.  

But on the other hand, keep in mind that there are many good reasons to advertise for yourself when looking for Mr. or Ms. Right!

Speed dating matches 119 pairs

Our 2/10 speed dating had a great turn out.  82 people showed up at the event.  And we have 119 pairs of matches!!

Among the 82 participants, 8 people didn't submit their results.  We are collecting feedbacks right now. Will publish the feedback in a few days.  :)

We are so happy that so many of you got matches.  Please follow up and we hope you all have a great time!  Don't forget to tell us know if you find that special someone in this event.  :)

Happy Valentine's day!

2RedBeans is 2 years old!

Thank you, friends and families, for giving us your unmitigated support.  And for being there when we need a hand to help climb out of the bottom.

Thank you, dear users, for telling us about your love stories all this time.  These stories propels us forward.  These stories put smiles on our faces in good times, and keeps us pushing in bad time.  So please keep them coming!

Without you, we couldn't have reached where we are right now!  So, on our 2 year birthday, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

两颗红豆两岁了！

感谢在这些日子里一直关心我们的家人和朋友，是你们坚定无悔的支持，帮助我们在困难的时候走出低谷，重新拼搏。

感谢我们的用户们。你们找到心爱之人的故事，不但感动着我们，更让我们不断前进提高。阳光明媚的日子里，听到你们的故事，我们每个人脸上都会有怎么也抹不去的笑容。心情灰暗的日子里，听到你们的故事，鼓舞着我们，让我们知道，不能停下前进的脚步。

在两颗红豆2岁生日之际，我们在此给所有的朋友表示深深的感谢。有你们，我们走的更开心，更勇敢。

快速约会或相亲，怎样让更多的人对你心仪？

English

根据这篇最近Cal Tech的研究，快速相亲有两大决定性因素：

1. 外貌体型是否可人。
2. 是否亲切，让人容易接近。

与此同时，对于第一点，一般人在几秒中内就已心中有数。所以，我们给相亲的朋友一个建议。一定要做到下面两点：

• 穿着清爽不邋遢，外表不要成为自己的减分项目
• 时常微笑，对人友好。

别忘了报名参加我们下一个快速相亲活动哦。链接在此。

Cal Tech 研究的链接在此。

Speed Dating - What helps you to get more dates?

中文

This recent article gives a scientific study for snap judgement during speed dating.  What can you do to get more dates?

1. Physical attractiveness
2. Like-ability

Also, for criteria 1, most people makes up their minds within seconds of seeing the other person.  

So, when you go to a speed dating event, or anywhere for that matter, make yourself look great, and smile!

Don't forget to signup for our upcoming speed dating here.

See more at http://www.caltech.edu/content/snap-judgments-during-speed-dating

Over 250 people showed up for our mixer on 1/10.

Thank you guys for all coming out to our mixer co-organized by 2RedBeans.com and JAB events.

It was a great night.  We hope everyone gets to meet many new people and new friends.  Some pictures from the event.

Our next event is on 2/10.  And here is the link.  Chinese New Year's day Speed Dating.

Photo by Andy Chou and Paul Lo.