I've sequenced the questions for maximum speed of…
““I've sequenced the questions for maximum speed of elimination,’ I explained. ‘I believe I can eliminate most women in less than forty seconds. Then you can choose the topic of discussion for the remaining time.’ ‘But then it won’t matter,’ said Frances. ‘I’ll have been eliminated.’ ‘Only as a potential partner. We may still be able to have an interesting discussion.’ ‘But I’ll have been eliminated.’ I nodded. ‘Do you smoke?’ ‘Occasionally,’ she said. I put the questionnaire away. ‘Excellent.’ I was pleased that my question sequencing was working so well. We could have wasted time talking about ice-cream flavours and make-up only to find that she smoked. Needless to say, smoking was not negotiable. ‘No more questions. What would you like to discuss?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He designs a rapid questionnaire to filter potential partners, treating dating as an efficient problem‑solving task.
In simple terms: He uses a fast quiz to weed out unsuitable dates.
Key Takeaway
Use clear criteria early to save time.
Themes
dating
efficiency
screening
communication
gender dynamics
Mood
strategic
pragmatic
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- online dating
- speed dating
- first meetings
- relationship decisions
Key Concepts
algorithmic matchmaking
social filtering
personal values
Questions to Reflect On
- What values are you willing to compromise?
- How does speed affect authenticity?
A Different Perspective
May reduce genuine connection and overlook deeper compatibility.