Clemmie on Joe
What had been you hoping for?
A Hollywood romance story to inform the grandkids. Additionally, that he wouldn’t decide me for ordering pizza (I’d studied the restaurant menu upfront).
First impressions?
I used to be relieved to see that it wasn’t my ex, additionally known as Joe.
What did you speak about?
How younger his dad and mom had been once they had children (three by 30!). Working within the TV trade. His operating membership.
Most awkward second?
Having to ship the waiter away a couple of instances as a result of we had been speaking an excessive amount of to have a look at the menu.
Good desk manners?
Couldn’t fault them. A well-trained boy!
Smartest thing about Joe?
His sense of journey – he’d simply been travelling in South America and spent the summer time in Spain. Additionally, the truth that his ultimate meal would even be pizza.
Would you introduce Joe to your mates?
Undoubtedly.
Describe Joe in three phrases
Candy, easygoing and clever.
What do you suppose he product of you?
Equally fun-loving and up for something. Though he checked his watch a couple of instances in direction of the top of the evening, so possibly he simply discovered me boring.
Did you go on someplace?
Sure, to a cute pub subsequent door.
And … did you kiss?
Not on a faculty evening …
Should you may change one factor in regards to the night what would it not be?
We should always have rinsed the free meal alternative and ordered cocktails.
Marks out of 10?
9. It was a very enjoyable night, I believe it was simply lacking a flirty vibe.
Would you meet once more?
For certain, we’ll in all probability stumble upon one another operating round our native park.
Q&A
Fancy a blind date?
Present
Blind date is Saturday’s courting 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 operating 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 all the things 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 many others – the extra you inform us, the higher the match is probably going
to be.
Can I choose the {photograph}?
No, however don’t fret: we’ll select the nicest ones.
What private particulars will seem?
Your first identify, job and age.
How ought to I reply?
Truthfully
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 spread 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. Lots of our candidates stay in London, however we might love to listen to from individuals residing elsewhere.
Easy methods to apply
E mail blind.date@theguardian.com
Joe on Clemmie
What had been you hoping for?
To have a meet-cute story adequate for a Hallmark film.
First impressions?
Very pleasant and simple to speak to.
What did you speak about?
Anecdotes from each working as TV researchers. Locations in South America we’d visited. And I gave a number of east London suggestions as she’s transferring to my neck of the woods.
Most awkward second?
When she stated I seemed like one in every of her exes. After which once more when she stated I seemed like one other one in every of her exes.
Good desk manners?
Impeccable.
Smartest thing about Clemmie?
Humorous with a number of good tales to share. I loved her anecdote about kissing a stranger for an Further mint gum advert.
Would you introduce Clemmie to your pals?
In fact.
Describe Clemmie in three phrases
Partaking, charming and humorous.
What do you suppose she product of you?
Hopefully not as uninteresting as she might need anticipated when she heard I was an accountant!
Did you go on someplace?
For a pleasant pint.
And … did you kiss?
No, we shared a pleasing hug.
Should you may change one factor in regards to the night what would it not be?
Ordered extra meals. Sorry aubergine parmigiana, I’ll be again for you in the future.
Marks out of 10?
7.
Would you meet once more?
I had a really pleasant night, although sadly there was no romantic spark. However we’ll be residing close to one another quickly so it’s possible we’ll stumble upon one another.
Joe and Clemmie ate at Rossella, London NW5. Fancy a blind date? E mail blind.date@theguardian.com
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