Kati on Matt
What were you hoping for?
An earth-shattering encounter with a leftie rebel.
First impressions?
Nice, conservative gentleman.
What did you talk about?
Sex, past relationships, politics, religion, the Almafi coast, Monte Carlo, LA.
Any awkward moments?
When it became apparent he was more of a Telegraph reader and I knew I would have to hold my tongue for the rest of the evening.
Good table manners?
Absolutely.
Best thing about Matt?
Good tipper (very important) and a nice kisser.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
They wouldn’t have much in common.
Describe him in three words
Nice, normal, traditional.
What do you think he made of you?
I hope he thought I was entertaining and different.
Did you go on somewhere?
Around the corner for a G&T.
And... did you kiss?
Obviously! I do love a good kiss, and sometimes they can surprise you.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Someone I had more in common with.
Marks out of 10?
7, for a nice evening.
Would you meet again?
Never say never, but I doubt it. Not romantically, anyway.
Matt on Kati
What were you hoping for?
A fun evening.
First impressions?
Pretty, friendly and smiley.
What did you talk about?
Holidays, work, film, Italy, family, Finland.
Any awkward moments?
It isn’t possible to pour wine with a top on the bottle. How many times did I try?
Good table manners?
Yes, but chopsticks is a big ask on a first date.
Best thing about Kati?
Pretty – she looks about 20 and is good fun.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Of course.
Describe her in three words
Very leftwing.
What do you think she made of you?
Confident for a man of my physical appearance.
Did you go on somewhere?
We went for a G&T.
And... did you kiss?
It would have been rude not to.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
The politics killed it.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
I don’t know if the chemistry was right for romance, but I’d happily see Kati again.
• Kati and Matt ate at Vietfood, London W1.
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