Monique on Ian
What had been you hoping for?
To discover a good reference to somebody like-minded and with a romantic contact – it’s a date in any case!
First impressions?
We had been each relieved to seek out out we weren’t matched with our colleagues with the identical names.
What did you discuss?
Karneval season in Germany. How tough it’s to study German. Over-tourism spoiling stunning locations. The challenges of ending tough relationships. And, after all, Trump.
Most awkward second?
We arrived on the identical time and I recognised him when he requested for a reservation underneath the Guardian … which was type of cute, really.
Good desk manners?
Impeccable.
Smartest thing about Ian?
He complimented me, which was very particular. He additionally walked me to my automobile on the finish of the night. Sadly, I had parked very shut by.
Would you introduce Ian to your pals?
To a few of them for certain, they might get alongside.
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 operating since 2009 – you’ll be able to 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 want to meet. If you don’t assume these questions
cowl all the pieces you want 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 forth – the extra you inform us, the higher the match is probably going
to be.
Can I decide 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?
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 could edit yours and theirs for a spread of causes, together with size, and we could ask you for extra particulars.
Will you discover me The One?
We’ll strive! Marriage! Infants!
Can I do it in my residence city?
Provided that it’s within the UK. A lot of our candidates reside in London, however we’d love to listen to from folks residing elsewhere.
Find out how to apply
E mail blind.date@theguardian.com
Describe Ian in three phrases.
Candy, charming and easygoing.
What do you assume Ian manufactured from you?
That I’ve good style in wine, I hope.
Did you go on someplace?
It was already late, however had it been a Friday I might have proposed it.
And … did you kiss?
No, however a pleasant heat hug. I don’t usually kiss on a primary date.
Should you might change one factor in regards to the night what would it not be?
To have met on a weekend.
Marks out of 10?
9.
Would you meet once more?
We’re planning on a hike with my canine quickly.
Ian on Monique
What had been you hoping for?
Nice meals and firm (additionally that I wouldn’t already know her as a result of Cologne can really feel like a village).
First impressions?
Wow! She’s beautiful and radiant, albeit barely nervous, like I used to be.
What did you discuss?
Locations we’ve got lived. Climbing. Italian meals and wine – she is aware of her stuff, however then she is Italian.
Most awkward second?
None from her, however I used to be a bit clumsy within the cutlery division.
Good desk manners?
Very elegant. I eat with my fork in my proper hand, so she most likely thought I used to be unsophisticated – which I’m.
Smartest thing about Monique?
Very simple to speak with and good enjoyable.
Would you introduce Monique to your pals?
After all, however I’d should ship a few of them on a coaching course first.
Describe Monique in three phrases.
Subtle, stunning and engaging.
What do you assume she manufactured from you?
I don’t know – possibly that I used to be all proper? Who is aware of?
Did you go on someplace?
The standard reply: it was a faculty evening.
And … did you kiss?
A hug and a peck on the cheek.
Should you might change one factor in regards to the night what would it not be?
That the restaurant might have stayed open till 5am.
Marks out of 10?
8 (though I’m hedging my bets right here).
Would you meet once more?
We’re going mountaineering quickly, hopefully.
Monique and Ian ate at Ox Royal in Cologne. Fancy a blind date? E mail blind.date@theguardian.com
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