Angela on Phil
What had been you hoping for?
A enjoyable, chatty night with good vibes and no awkwardness.
First impressions?
A good, calm, candy man with plenty of layers.
What did you speak about?
Every part. I requested him why he selected to go on a blind date. We talked about previous relationships, too, however nothing deep or awkward. I felt very snug.
Most awkward second?
Solely when the stunning employees supplied a bottle of wine which neither of us wished.
Q&A
Fancy a blind date?
Present
Blind date is Saturday’s relationship column: each week, two
strangers are paired up for dinner and drinks, after which spill the beans
to us, answering a set of questions. This runs, with {a photograph} we
take of every dater earlier than the date, in Saturday journal (within the
UK) and on-line at theguardian.com each Saturday. It’s been working since 2009 – you possibly can learn all about how we put it collectively right here.
What questions will I be requested?
We
ask about age, location, occupation, hobbies, pursuits and the kind of
particular person you need to meet. If you don’t suppose these questions
cowl the whole lot you wish to know, inform us what’s in your thoughts.
Can I select who I match with?
No,
it’s a blind date! However we do ask you a bit about your pursuits,
preferences, and so on – the extra you inform us, the higher the match is probably going
to be.
Can I choose the {photograph}?
No, however don’t be concerned: we’ll select the nicest ones.
What private particulars will seem?
Your first identify, job and age.
How ought to I reply?
Actually
however respectfully. Be conscious of the way it will learn to your date, and that
Blind date reaches a big viewers, in print and on-line.
Will I see the opposite particular person’s solutions?
No. We might edit yours and theirs for a variety of causes, together with size, and we might ask you for extra particulars.
Will you discover me The One?
We’ll attempt! Marriage! Infants!
Can I do it in my residence city?
Provided that it’s within the UK. A lot of our candidates stay in London, however we might love to listen to from folks dwelling elsewhere.
The way to apply
E mail blind.date@theguardian.com
Good desk manners?
Positively.
Smartest thing about Phil?
Phil has a variety of soul and he’s simple to speak to. He smelt good, too.
Would you introduce Phil to your folks?
For certain, as a result of he’s good and easygoing and has very soulful eyes.
Describe Phil in three phrases.
Light, candy and distinctive.
What do you suppose Phil made from you?
I don’t know, but when I needed to guess, I’d say assured, full of life and attractive.
Did you go on someplace?
No. Phil needed to journey as much as the Wirral after the date, so he didn’t need to miss the final practice.
And … did you kiss?
We had just a few well mannered kisses, however nothing extra and that was sufficient. It felt proper and cozy.
When you may change one factor concerning the night what wouldn’t it be?
The chance to spend extra time in his firm – and to exit dancing after the dinner.
Marks out of 10?
10.
Would you meet once more?
Sure. We laughed loads. It could be nice to exit with him once more.
Phil on Angela
What had been you hoping for?
All of the cliches, plus the right mixture of enjoyable and critical chat.
First impressions?
Very enticing and an enormous smile.
What did you speak about?
Primarily the meals, however every kind of issues.
Most awkward second?
Placing the waiter on the spot concerning the menu elements.
Good desk manners?
Aside from quizzing the waiter, it was fairly civilised.
Smartest thing about Angela?
Angela has a magnetic persona. She truly swapped socials with an American couple on the subsequent desk.
Would you introduce Angela to your folks?
Positive, she’s welcome to come back and meet my pals.
Describe Angela in three phrases.
Outgoing, vivacious and passionate.
What do you suppose Angela made from you?
She in all probability thought I used to be quiet.
Did you go on someplace?
Solely to the station.
And … did you kiss?
Mid-meal, Angela excused herself to go to the powder room, walked previous me, pointed to her mouth and stated “kiss”. So, unexpectedly early – sure – after which after we stated goodbye on the station.
When you may change one factor concerning the night what wouldn’t it be?
The meals was the main focus of the evening – I feel we may have related extra.
Marks out of 10?
A ten being the right evening, I’d give the evening a 7. Angela was an interesting particular person to sit down reverse.
Would you meet once more?
Angela is welcome in Liverpool any time.
Angela and Phil ate at Gunpowder Soho, London W1D. Fancy a blind date? E mail blind.date@theguardian.com
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