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Interview with Julie Paiva, CEO of Table for Six Total Adventures

Interview with Julie Paiva, CEO of Table for Six Total Adventures
by Anthony Cohn, People Search News
PSN: Please describe your professional background…..
JP: I have been a professional dating/relationship coach for over 20 years, and founded Table for Six Total Adventures in 1997. I also teach classes on how to have success with dating and relationships at the Learning Annex, among other venues, and am currently finishing my book "Who do you Want to be with When Life Happens?"
PSN: What exactly is Table for Six and how does it work?
JP: Table for Six Total Adventures is an upscale dining, adventure and matchmaking club.We have over 13,000 members in California, and have had over 980 marriages. Our members are single professionals who do not have the time, or access, to meet other quality members. Each member has an opportunity for 12 one on one matches, 13 events like hiking, cocktail parties and skiing each month, and also our famous 3 men, 3 women dinner parties.
PSN: Describe a typical Table for Six dinner….
JP: 3 men and 3 women meet at a popular restaurant and our greeted by our Table for Six host, who provides them with a complimentary glass of wine, and seats them boy-girl, boy-girl around a round table for six. Each table is carefully designed based on common interests and physical preferences. Each diner also receives a separate check.

PSN: How did you come up with the idea for Table for Six?
JP: While coaching my clients I recognized a real need for a comfortable, safe, friendly environment for singles to really connect with each other, and knew that the number six was the perfect size for maximum comfort, a Table for Six dinner party is big enough so that no one feels self-conscious, but small enough for each member to feel a part of. I then added on our Total Adventure club, recognizing the need for singles to have fun on the weekends meeting new people who shared their same interests, while having fun! In 1999, based on our member's suggestions, we developed our Just for Two department where we can do an "executive search "type matching where we really drill down on the very specific wants our members for their long-term relationship. This combination of services allows our members to meet over 50 quality singles each month, and we do all the work, they just show up and enjoy themselves. We are the only "full-spectrum" dating service in the country, and each club location employs 3 full-time dating experts. We currently have 5 clubs in California, and are expanding nation-wide next year.
PSN: How many current members do you have?
JP: 13,000
PSN: How big of a problem is dating fraud?
JP: In our club we have not experienced this problem since each prospective member is screened during a hour and 1/2 consultation with us so we can ensure that they are who they say they are. On Internet dating sites there is of course a tremendous amount of false advertising, if you will.
PSN: Do you have any tips for daters to avoid meeting Mr. or Ms. Wrong?

JP: Joining an upscale club like ours , which screen their prospective members, will help a lot. Also, trust your instincts, if something feels wrong, it probably is. If concerned that the person you are dating is married, tell them you want to mail them something, like a book, CD, etc... and ask for their home address. If they refuse to , this probably means they are married, or living with someone.
PSN: Do you have any advice for someone who is heading to their first Table for Six Dinner?
JP: Be open-minded, and open - hearted! Make a great first impression by dressing carefully, using excellent table manners, and be friendly and positive! Look for what you have in common with everyone, and most importantly, smile and expect to have a great time! When there's someone who attracts you on your table, call us up the next day, and we'll contact them on your behalf. Therefore, there's no need for any fear of rejection, or social anxiety- just be yourself- your most outgoing and enthusiastic self (!!!) and have a great time. Remember, we planned this dinner party with you in mind. One more thing, remember to never talk negatively about your past relationships, your job or anything else- people are very attracted to an optimistic person.
PSN: How do you choose your restaurants for Table for Six?
JP: We choose restaurants that are moderately priced, popular, but quiet enough so everyone can hear each other.
PSN: How can someone sign up or get more information on Table for Six?
JP: They can either call us at 1 888 640-4646 to reach the location closest to them, or visit our website at tableforsix.com
Apr 30, 2007
Yvonne replied on Mar 16, 2008
I also feel that this is the biggest mistake I have ever made! I either have been at tables that were unbalanced because someone did not show, or being invited to a restaurant with no parking and having to miss the dinner! I got hooked up on a table with an arrogant doctor who was insulting. I am a young 50 and 5'7" and don't need to be matched up with men who remind me of my grandfather or who are 5'4" and bald! This is degrading and very unpleasant. The company needs to make changes or refund the money. I could have put the money in my IRA and gotten more even in this economy! I am writing to the CEO and if she is not willing to co-operate then I will seek an attorney. Any of you that want to join me feel free to e-mail me at mauicat@comcast.net!
Unsatisfied Member replied on Mar 04, 2008
Well, if you are the type who don't have much of a social life, who are not dating, who would be happy just to have some company, who think $3,000 for a membership and still have to pay generally $50 to $100 for each event is worth it, then this club might be for you.
If you are a woman, it would be very hard for you to get into an event. The events are usually from 15 to 50 people. They are usually sold out due to lack of participation from men. If you are lucky enough to buy a ticket, the people there might not be your type or age group at all. So many people gave up on going to the events.
They claimed to have over 10,000 members, but they only have a few staffs in each office to arrange all of the dinner table for sixs, the events and the one- on-one matching. You are being matched by these so-called dating experts (some looked like they were fresh out of college) who work in the back office who have never met you, who is matching you based on the head shot the salesperson took of you and the application you filled out.
Most of the members I talked to are not happy about the mismatches (who are totally opposite of what they asked for) they were arranged to meet.
There are those who are happy about the service. These are people who told me, "I am just so happy to be out of the house", and "I would have been having dinner home alone if not for this". I am not going to elaborate on the physical attractiveness or age of these people.
Their BBB rating is "D", check it out:
http://www.labbb.org/BBBWeb/Forms/Business/CompanyReportPage_Expository.aspx?CompanyID=13021492
George replied on Jan 10, 2008
Table for Six is one of the best decisions I ever made. I work long hours and it's nice to have someone else do all the planning. I just show up when they tell me and get to have dinner with 3 beautiful women. What more can I ask for??
Barbara Gillette Chambers replied on Dec 20, 2007
I can be contacted at blg071352@yahoo.com. I agree with those of you who have found this organization to be a scam and am inclined to agree with you--we SHOULD go in together to file a civil suit.
Suzanne replied on Nov 25, 2007
The Orange County division of Table of Six is a money making scam. I am a 57 year old woman, I very rarely speak to anyone, get invited to a table, or a one on one date, I have e-mailed various personal and received no response. If and when I do get invited to a table, it is a "table for 4" never for 6, then everyone has "bitch fest" because we are all so unhappy with the organization. I have been a member since February 2007 and I have asked for my money back at least 3 different times.It has been such a disappointment to me, and so very different to what they explained to me when I signed up. I asked them if they had a significant number of men in my age group and the answer was "yes".They are trying to start a new group in Los Angeles and I hope someone stops them. With all the negative comments I read about in the San Francisco group and the Orange County group is even in worse shape, they should not be allowed to start a new group. We should all start a class action suit against them for non performance.
Teresa Garrett replied on Oct 16, 2007
The OC portion of Table for Six needs to be investigated. I joined in May. I have been able to attend one table for six, one table for four, and one table for three. I have received ten "regret emails" as they were unable to make a table on dates requested. I have had one Just for Two event and the match was terrible. It was like no one even read the profile. I have been waiting over two months for my next Just for Two. Thus far they have taken the money, but cannot provide what they claim they can provide. I am a female successful business executive who works very hard and long hours. I thought this would be a match based on what they reference in their ads, their internet site, and even the articles written by their CEO. Thus far, it is the biggest mistake I have ever made. They did not even have the decency to contact their OC clients when they fired most of the OC staff. You had to discover on your own why the person you were working with was no longer contacting or answering your emails. Very poorly managed. I would like to be contacted by someone who can either provide the service they claim they can provide, or give me a refund. I do not consider three tables and one just for two along with ten regret emails in six months providing a service.
Dolores replied on Aug 09, 2007
Sounds like just what I'm looking for. Since my father died in April, I am in the process of getting his house ready for sale and am living in it until it sells. The house is in Toluca Lake, but would still be interested to join if that's okay. I lived in Newport Beach in the late 90's. Lived in Anaheim Hills for 30 years. Upon selling my fathers home, I will be purchasing another home. Do I have to live in Orange County to join Table for Six at this time. I really need the comradery of being with others my age in a safe environment. I am a female and 58 years of age.

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