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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Blind date

Blind date new 18 Oct
How did teacher Henry mark Rosey, and vice versa? Photograph: James Drew Turener for the Guardian

Henry on Rosey

What were you hoping for?
Good company and/or to meet the mother of my future children.

First impressions?
Pretty with a great fringe.

What did you talk about?
Glastonbury, first world war, British Bake Off, responsible fishing, travelling.

Any awkward moments?
It could have got awkward when we talked about the first albums we bought, but both were embarrassing.

Good table manners?
Yes, textbook napkin use.

Best thing about Rosey?
Very easy to talk to.

Would you introduce her to your friends?
Yeah, I think she’d get on with most of them.

Describe her in three words?
Thoughtful, engaging, easy-going.

What do you think she made of you?
Hopefully good company and not a wasted evening.

Did you go on somewhere?
We live close to each other so were travelling the same way.

And... did you kiss?
Yep.

If you could change one thing, what would it be?
I would have had another side as well as potatoes.

Marks out of 10?
8.

Would you meet again?
Yes, we got on really well.

Rosey on Henry

What were you hoping for?
Good food and interesting conversation.

First impressions?
I liked his swooping hair.

What did you talk about?
Nicaragua, festivals, work, Christmas, board games.

Any awkward moments?
Not that I remember.

Good table manners?
Yes, he offered to share the last bit of cheese.

Best thing about Henry?
His enthusiasm for his job.

Would you introduce him to your friends?
I think he could handle them.

Describe him in three words?
Passionate, intelligent and stylish.

What do you think he made of you?
We swapped numbers so…

Did you go on somewhere?
No. He gets up at 6.30am.

And… did you kiss?
Yes. It was a goodbye hug that turned into a kiss.

If you could change one thing, what would it be?
It would have been good to have met at the weekend.

Marks out of 10?
9. I’d say 10 but we all need something to work towards.

Would you meet again?
We’ve already been on our second date. It went well.

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