Hugh on Charlie
What were you hoping for?
To meet someone interesting, and enjoy a meal without making a fool of myself.
First impressions?
Smart, friendly and equally bewildered by the situation.
What did you talk about?
Primary v secondary teaching, war novels, bungee jumping.
Any awkward moments?
I probably shouldn’t have ordered that last glass of cava.
Good table manners?
Faultless (except for the phone on the table).
Best thing about Charlie?
Her enthusiasm, especially for the chocolate dessert.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Yes, but I’d have to warn her that they read this column.
Describe her in three words
Adventurous, intelligent, purposeful.
What do you think she made of you?
I hope I came across as polite.
Did you go on somewhere?
It was a week night and we were already looking at hangovers the next day.
And… did you kiss?
Just a hug.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Nothing major: it was fun.
Marks out of 10?
7. Wonderful company but no real spark.
Would you meet again?
Not in a romantic setting.
Charlie on Hugh
What were you hoping for?
Someone to make me laugh and a conversation that flowed.
First impressions?
Younger than I expected, but well put together.
What did you talk about?
Birdsong, our dads. He brought his up a lot, which was sweet.
Any awkward moments?
He was clearly nervous and had a list of questions in his head, as opposed to letting the conversation flow.
Good table manners?
Yes, he even cleaned his spoon before trying my dessert.
Best thing about Hugh?
He was a true gentleman.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Probably not, because I don’t see a future.
Describe him in three words
Sweet, attentive and well mannered.
What do you think he made of you?
Possibly a bit intimidating.
Did you go on somewhere?
No.
And… did you kiss?
No, just a hug goodbye.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
He would have relaxed more .
Marks out of 10?
6.
Would you meet again?
I doubt we will.
• Hugh and Charlie at at Copa De Cava, London EC4, cava.co.uk.
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