Sometimes it is difficult for people to find a second half or even start dating, in such cases, in addition to modern methods that facilitate the dating process, such as social networks or dating sites, there are old and proven ones. Since ancient times in Russia there has been such a profession as a matchmaker.
Until the nineteenth century, the matchmaker profession was very popular, and many resorted to the services of professional matchmakers. Matchmakers helped to select the most suitable candidates for marriages in terms of material condition and position in society, because this is a profession whose main goal was to successfully merge the capital of future newlyweds. Matchmakers had an honorable place in society, they were always welcome, even in the homes of noble people. In addition, the visit of the matchmaker was considered a kind of luxury - the services of the matchmakers cost a lot. Matchmakers were also legislators of public opinion, they carried the main rumors around the city, always knew everything and about everyone, interpreted events in their own way.
Modern matchmakers
The profession, forgotten in Soviet times, is now experiencing a rebirth. In the modern world, things have not changed much. Unless the main problem in the search was not the financial aspect, but loneliness. Acquaintance through a matchmaker is notable for its reliability, because often, getting acquainted through advertisements on the Internet or in newspapers, people do not know what kind of meeting they will have, what kind of person awaits them. The matchmaker, on the other hand, has accurate information in advance, has a photograph of a potential chosen one, coordinates, knows the composition of the family, and can give an objective description.
To work as a matchmaker requires not only experience, but also a great personal desire, dedication and personal qualities. After all, the order of work lies in emotional communication with people. The most favorable for such work is the home atmosphere, when people come to visit, where in a relaxed atmosphere you can discuss their problems and wishes over tea.
Matchmaking
The matchmaker must find out exactly the intentions of his client and be sure to check the passport for the presence, or rather the absence of a marriage stamp, because it is considered unprofessional to bring people who are already married. This is followed by filling out a special questionnaire, where a person must describe his wishes for a partner, his own personal qualities.
Usually the matchmaker keeps records of his clients, noting all the nuances. After filling out the questionnaire, they start viewing photos and stories about this or that person who is interested. The matchmaker gives his advice and is sometimes persistent enough, you should listen to such advice, because a person of such a profession is picky, and intuition, most likely, will not let him down.
According to statistics, women often resort to the help of a matchmaker. The contingent for work is wide, people of different professions and statuses apply for such services, the main thing in the profession of a matchmaker is to make sure in advance of the seriousness of their intentions, and only then provide their assistance.
The crown of the matchmaker's work is matchmaking. Traditionally, it is no longer implemented, therefore matchmaker matchmaking means organizing a meeting of partners after preliminary approval of candidates.