Vikki on James
What were you hoping for?
A guy I’m attracted to with a great sense of humour.
First impressions?
Smart, extremely polite and a little nervous.
What did you talk about?
His time in Sydney, his work achievements and how he likes to tweet, art galleries, our love of cooking, family, worst date scenarios.
Any awkward moments?
I ashamedly arrived 15 minutes late after going to the wrong restaurant.
Good table manners?
Very good. I felt bad because I was eating my chips with my hands and he was all about the knife and fork.
Best thing about James?
He gave me great tips on how to cook a roast dinner.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
I’m not sure he’d be able to handle them.
Describe him in three words
Friendly, good-looking, intelligent.
What do you think he made of you?
James was quite reserved, so I think he may have thought I was a bit crazy.
Did you go on somewhere?
No.
And... did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
That I wasn’t late.
Marks out of 10?
5. Lovely guy, but no attraction. I even received a couple of yawns at the end.
Would you meet again?
Probably not.
James on Vikki
What were you hoping for?
That she’d turn up on time.
First impressions?
Initially all I could notice were her eyes.
What did you talk about?
We found a connection over food (roasts, curries, Smash) and had the exact same main, so clearly have similar tastes.
Any awkward moments?
She asked what I was most afraid of and I said, “Spelunking” a little too fast, which sounded, well, dirty.
Good table manners?
Impeccable.
Best thing about Vikki?
Eyes. A down-to-earth country girl in the big city.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Definitely.
Describe her in three words
Driven, witty, food.
What do you think she made of you?
A little nervous at first. I don’t think she fancied me.
Did you go on somewhere?
No.
And... did you kiss?
Just a peck on the cheek.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Desserts without nuts.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
Yes.
• James and Vikki ate at Granger & Co, London N1.
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