Grace on Richard
What were you hoping for?
To meet someone nice and easygoing with whom I could have a laugh.
First impressions?
Lovely looking and laid-back (I was a little late, and he was so chilled about it).
What did you talk about?
Books, TV, countries we have visited, Lena Dunham – we had loads in common.
Any awkward moments?
We were talking so much at times, we forgot to eat. The poor waiter kept asking if our food was all right.
Good table manners?
No complaints. We agreed using our hands was the best way to eat some of the food.
Best thing about Richard?
He’s easy to talk to and refreshingly modest.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Definitely – they’d love him.
Describe him in three words
Gentlemanly, fun, interesting.
What do you think he made of you?
He said I’m really good at hitting the nail on the head.
Did you go on somewhere?
To a nice bar nearby.
And… did you kiss?
Maybe. (Yes.)
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
The last cocktail was probably unnecessary.
Marks out of 10?
9.
Would you meet again?
Yes. Already planned.
Richard on Grace
What were you hoping for?
That she was friendly, making the date less nerve-racking.
First impressions?
Nice smile. Nice hair, too.
What did you talk about?
Theatre and films, places we love (I unsubtly mentioned travelling around India).
Any awkward moments?
I left my card at the restaurant, so she was stranded in a bar while I legged it back to pick it up.
Good table manners?
She seemed well-behaved.
Best thing about Grace?
Her warm, friendly charm. Attractive, too!
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Yeah, easily.
Describe her in three words
Warm, thoughtful pixie.
What do you think she made of you?
A bumbling Englishman who likes mixing champagne and cocktails?
Did you go on somewhere?
To a bar that was a bit loud.
And… did you kiss?
Yes.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Fewer types of drink.
Marks out of 10?
9.
Would you meet again?
For a sober coffee this week.
• Grace and Richard ate at Busaba Eathai Shoreditch, London E1
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