Jarrel on Heather
What were you hoping for?
A salty potato, as Joey Essex would say, and a good night.
First impressions?
Tall, friendly and charming.
What did you talk about?
Work, dining out, hobbies, dating, travel, writing.
Any awkward moments?
The bit when you first meet.
Good table manners?
Impeccable. Endearing chopstick handling.
Best thing about Heather?
Her ambition. Her smarts. Nice eyes, too.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Yes.
Describe Heather in three words
Smart, calm and warm.
What do you think she made of you?
Maybe unusual, funny, nice smile.
Did you go on somewhere?
Same bus home.
And… did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
My choice of starter. Hers was better.
Marks out of 10?
7.4.
Would you meet again?
Yes, I took her number.
Heather on Jarrel
What were you hoping for?
Someone who is passionate about what they do, and with as many hobbies as me!
First impressions?
Crikey, he’s tall (6ft 8in on a good day, according to him).
What did you talk about?
Film, food, Big Life Goals.
Any awkward moments?
We got only one dessert.
Good table manners?
On his side, yes. My chopstick ability needs a bit of work.
Best thing about Jarrel?
There’s so much more to learn about him.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Only the tall ones. Oh, and my housemates, who have decided I should marry him because he’s a pastry chef.
Describe Jarrel in three words
Friendly, funny, well-read.
What do you think he made of you?
He said I was interesting.
Did you go on somewhere?
Only the bus.
And… did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Tangfastics instead of Starmix (we stopped for sweets on the way home).
Marks out of 10?
7.
Would you meet again?
We’re planning drinks.
• Heather and Jarrel ate at Chinese Cricket Club, London EC4.
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