Alex on Thom
What were you hoping for?
An intelligent, good-looking guy.
First impressions?
He seemed friendly, if slightly flustered – he had got lost en route.
What did you talk about?
Ocado, plus my inept, and slightly drunken, attempt to explain general relativity.
Any awkward moments?
I got slightly riled at his statement on discovering my religion: "I like Jews." It was a weird thing to say.
Good table manners?
Fine.
Best thing about him?
He's very good at talking.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
They're an odd bunch, but I'm sure he'd get along with them.
Describe Thom in three words
Affable, intuitive, loquacious.
What do you think he made of you?
It wasn't explicit, but I think he fancied me.
Did you go on somewhere?
For a pint in a pub round the corner.
And... did you kiss?
Just a handshake at the end.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I'd add a romantic spark.
Marks out of 10?
7.
Would you meet again?
I would be very surprised if we met again under any circumstances other than chance.
Thom on Alex
What were you hoping for?
Some good wine, a good chat and a laugh.
First impressions?
Younger than me.
What did you talk about?
Gravity – not the movie: he's doing a master's in the philosophy of physics, so tried to explain it to me.
Any awkward moments?
He didn't know who Nicole Scherzinger was. I was lost for words.
Good table manners?
Couldn't fault them.
Best thing about him?
His motivation and drive.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Sure.
Describe Alex in three words
Intelligent, cute, good listener (I talk a lot).
What do you think he made of you?
Probably slightly Bridget Jones-esque!
Did you go on somewhere?
To a pub for Peroni.
And... did you kiss?
Nope.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I don't think I'd change anything.
Marks out of 10?
7.5.
Would you meet again?
Maybe if we bump into each other on the dance floor.
• Alex and Thom ate at the Henry Root, London SW10.
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