Sophie on Rebecca
What had been you hoping for?
Great dialog, since I’ve had manner too many dates the place I’ve borne the weight of the chat.
First impressions?
Gracefully frazzled, however with function! Smiley, pleasant and really simple to speak to.
What did you speak about?
Obtrusive males on the tube. Comedy and theatre. Jane Austen novels. The kill-the-gays trope.
Most awkward second?
When I obtained a bit Shakespearean with a sprig of dried lavender.
Good table manners?
Rebecca’s had been impeccable. Meanwhile, I used to be scraping some dropped raita out of my palm with a tablespoon.
Q&AFancy a blind date?
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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 (in the
UK) and on-line at theguardian.com each Saturday. It’s been working since 2009 – you possibly can read all about how we put it together 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 assume 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! But 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 be concerned: we’ll select the nicest ones.
What private particulars will seem?
Your first title, job and age.
How ought to I reply?
Honestly
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 different 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! Babies!
Can I do it in my dwelling city?
Only if it’s in the UK. Many of our candidates stay in London, however we might love to listen to from individuals dwelling elsewhere.
How to use
Email blind.date@theguardian.com
Best factor about Rebecca?
Her discretion. I requested about tough individuals she’d labored with – she’d inform me what they did however not who they had been. If you need anonymity, she’s your lady!
Would you introduce Rebecca to your folks?
I might – she’d be a enjoyable addition to a day trip.
Describe Rebecca in three phrases.
Amusing, confident, acquainted.
What do you assume Rebecca made from you?
It’s hard to disregard how chatty and distractible I could be; I don’t assume I truly completed a narrative with out getting inspiration for, and beginning, a brand new one.
Did you go on someplace?
She had night work commitments, so we left issues at the restaurant.
And … did you kiss?
I by no means would on a primary date, however we had a well mannered departing hug.
If you could possibly change one factor about the night what wouldn’t it be?
I’d have eaten much less, so I had stamina for pondering up higher questions.
Marks out of 10?
I left pleased, and made a brand new London contact, so 10 for nice firm and chats.
Would you meet once more?
As buddies, sure. New to London, I undoubtedly want extra of these.
Rebecca on Sophie
What had been you hoping for?
Someone good to share some good meals and have a pleasant dialog with.
First impressions?
Sophie appeared very at ease and assured.
What did you speak about?
Books and films. Living overseas. How when the Guardian replied to my request for a Blind date I assumed it was a rip-off!
Most awkward second?
When we laughed so hard the man at the next table shushed us.
Good table manners?
Impeccable, together with a really easily resolved yoghurt-in-hand incident.
Best factor about Sophie?
How simply she made the dialog circulation.
Would you introduce Sophie to your folks?
Yes.
Describe Sophie in three phrases.
Funny, well-read, artistic.
What do you assume Sophie made from you?
I wish to imagine she loved the dialog and thought I used to be fascinating.
Did you go on someplace?
No, I needed to run off.
And … did you kiss?
No, we parted as buddies.
If you could possibly change one factor about the night what wouldn’t it be?
To have eaten just a little bit much less – I used to be in a meals coma for hours.
Marks out of 10?
A robust 8.
Would you meet once more?
Maybe at considered one of her comedy reveals.
Rebecca and Sophie ate at Colonel Saab, London WC2. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
