Andrew on Suave
What were you hoping for?
To meet a potential partner from outside my normal social circle.
First impressions?
He was gracious and patient, having waited for me (I went to the wrong place). My first word was, "Sorry" – an unfortunate start.
What did you talk about?
Work, travel, the future, family, adoption.
Any awkward moments?
Only my late arrival.
Good table manners?
Yes.
Best thing about him?
He's ambitious and celebrates his successes.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Absolutely.
Describe Suave in three words?
Motivated, hard-working, sweet.
What do you think he made of you?
I'll have to wait and see.
Did you go on somewhere?
No.
And... did you kiss?
A gentleman does not kiss and tell.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Timing.
Marks out of 10?
I'm uncomfortable with judging someone based on one short encounter.
Would you meet again?
Well, we do share an interest in snowboarding and skiing...
Suave on Andrew
What were you hoping for? For someone to enjoy a night out with.
First impressions?
I was early; Andrew arrived more than an hour later. By the time he turned up, I was already turned off.
What did you talk about?
Families, careers, jokes about politics and religion, but it was all quite stilted.
Any awkward moments
The whole date. He was also too tactile.
Good table manners?
Yes.
Best thing about him?
He is very passionate about underprivileged kids – think a gay Mother Teresa.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
To my Christian American ones.
Describe Andrew in three words?
Not really sure.
What do you think he made of you?
He asked for my number.
Did you go on somewhere?
I went home.
And... did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I'd have had more than one glass of wine.
Marks out of 10?
4.
Would you meet again?
No. He's sweet, but I need someone more interesting.
• Andrew and Suave ate at The Rum Kitchen, London W1, therumkitchen.com
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