Jack on Melonie
What were you hoping for?
Not to be stood up. Past that, a fun evening of great food and good company.
First impressions?
A vision straight out of The Great Gatsby.
What did you talk about?
Everything from Cliff Richard to Morris Minors, Boardwalk Empire, paranormal activity and being crap at the ukulele.
Any awkward moments?
Only when I pretended to know what I was doing when tasting the wine. It was an awkward sniff.
Good table manners?
Impeccable.
Best thing about Melonie?
Her tales of interviewing celebrities, from David Suchet to Joey Essex, were very entertaining.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
For sure.
How would you describe her in three words?
Vintage, chatty, smiley.
What do you think she made of you?
He looks 18.
Did you go on somewhere?
We didn't. It was a Tuesday, after all.
And… did you kiss?
Negative.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I'd have had the beef instead of the fish. Serious food envy.
Marks out of 10?
7.
Would you meet again?
I did get a Facebook request…
Melonie on Jack
What were you hoping for?
To meet a nice chap and have a jolly evening.
First impressions?
He was early – very gentlemanly. Rather well dressed and easy on the eye.
What did you talk about?
Firstly, wine: neither of us knows a thing about it, other than it comes in three colours.
Any awkward moments?
No, I don't think so.
Good table manners?
Very.
Best thing about Jack?
Really easy to chat to. And did I mention he was easy on the eye?
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Absolutely.
How would you describe him in three words?
Dapper, dashing, gentlemanly.
What do you think he made of you?
That I was good company and was in possession of a great coat.
Did you go on somewhere?
No, but we chatted long after the plates were cleared.
And… did you kiss?
There was a peck on the check.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I wish he'd asked for my number.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
I would quite like to.
• Melonie and Jack ate at The Imperial, London SW6, the-imperial.co.uk. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
