Nick on Rachel
What were you hoping for?
Fun conversation to ease the post-weekend blues.
First impressions?
Tall and stylish.
What did you talk about?
Book clubs, poached eggs, Mauritius, brain surgery.
Any awkward moments?
Not that I can remember.
Good table manners?
We had burgers and agreed that using hands was fine.
Best thing about Rachel?
She hardly stopped smiling.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Sure!
Describe her in three words
Upbeat, easy-going, confident.
What do you think she made of you?
She seemed happy in my company.
Did you go on somewhere?
We stayed in the restaurant for a few drinks.
And… did you kiss?
On the cheek when we said goodbye.
If you could change one thing, what would it be?
The day we met – a Monday!
Marks out of 10?
9.
Would you meet again?
Yes, we plan to.
Rachel on Nick
What were you hoping for?
A surprise.
First impressions?
Tall, nice smile.
What did you talk about?
The south v the north, the band First Aid Kit.
Any awkward moments?
The doorman said we didn’t have a reservation… then we realised we had to go upstairs.
Good table manners?
Full marks for tackling a burger on a first date.
Best thing about Nick?
His enthusiasm.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes, I’m sure he’d make a good impression.
Describe him in three words
Thoughtful, passionate, proactive.
What do you think he made of you?
Excitable.
Did you go on somewhere?
No, it had got so late.
And… did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing, what would it be?
I thought it might have been harder to relax on a Monday night, but it wasn’t, which made Tuesday interesting!
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
Yes, it’s being arranged.
• Nick and Rachel ate at the Phoenix, London W1.
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