April on Jake
What were you hoping for?
Someone based in London with similar interests, who was laid-back but up for trying new things.
First impressions?
He seemed very friendly, but a bit nervous at first.
What did you talk about?
The usual family, work, where we live, then moved onto to how awkward it is to be photographed, how he’d never been on a bus and my hatred of mushrooms.
Any awkward moments?
When he said he was a little old-fashioned about some things. He also wasn’t 100% sure what a vegan was.
Good table manners?
Yes. He is a slower eater than me.
Best thing about Jake?
He was very laid-back and easy to chat to. We didn’t run out of conversation and it was a nice evening.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Probably not, I don’t think they would have a lot in common.
Describe Jake in three words?
Friendly, chatty, sweet.
What do you think he made of you?
I think we got on well, so hopefully he thought I was good company. He was quite complimentary and kept the conversation going.
Did you go on somewhere?
No.
And … did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
I probably wouldn’t have stayed for the last drink, since it was a work night.
Marks out of 10?
5/10.
Would you meet again?
No for me.
Jake on April
What were you hoping for?
A nice evening with great food and even better company.
First impressions?
April looked very nice and had a friendly smile.
What did you talk about?
We spoke about our work, where we both had lived, Harry Potter, cocktails and, of course, Marvel.
Any awkward moments?
Yes, when April revealed that she had never seen a single Star Wars film …
Good table manners?
Very good.
Best thing about April?
She has a great sense of humour.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Definitely! Though after hearing my rugby stories, she may not want to meet them…
Describe April in three words?
Polite, likable, affable.
What do you think she made of you?
I would like to think nothing too negative. Maybe she thought I was chatty and enthusiastic?
Did you go on somewhere?
We did not. My last train home was fast approaching and both April and I had work the next day.
And … did you kiss?
On this occasion, we didn’t. But we did hug.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
The evening went well. I enjoyed myself and I hope April did too. I wouldn’t change anything.
Marks out of 10?
8.5/10. (I took off points for the Star Wars thing.)
Would you meet again?
Yes, but as friends.
April and Jake ate at Le Garrick, London WC2. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
