Hetty on Fred
What were you hoping for?
To be swept off my feet by someone tall, dark, handsome and hilarious.
First impressions?
Stylish and smart as well as tall, dark and handsome – an excellent start!
What did you talk about?
Our jobs, fancy-dress parties, travel, art…
Any awkward moments?
I dived in for the nice-to-meet hug and cheek kiss combo; he was just going for a handshake. I think I managed to style it out.
Good table manners?
He let me try all his food and drink all the wine, so a big tick for food-based generosity.
Best thing about Fred?
He was both interesting and interested, as well as easy on the eye.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
If they promised not to tease him.
How would you describe him in three words?
Funny, interesting and handsome.
What do you think he made of you?
He laughed at my jokes, so I hope he thought I was funny.
Did you go on anywhere?
No, but we walked back to the station together.
And... did you kiss?
No, just a PG-13 goodbye hug.
If you could change one thing what would it be?
I probably wouldn't drink all the wine.
Marks out of 10?
A solid 7.
Would you meet again?
I wouldn't turn and run if I bumped into him.
Fred on Hetty
What were you hoping for?
A nice evening and potentially some romance.
First impressions?
She was quite nervous but we quickly got talking.
What did you talk about?
Ant civilisations – it made me relax knowing she was up for abstract talk.
Any awkward moments?
I nearly headbutted a lamp when I leaned in to kiss her.
Good table manners?
She waited for me before she started to eat.
Best thing about Hetty?
Interested in others and comfortable in herself, which is attractive.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Yep. Not as a new girlfriend, though.
How would you describe her in three words?
Nice, sweet and funny.
What do you think she made of you?
Strange but not a weirdo?
Did you go on anywhere?
We stayed on for a drink.
And… did you kiss?
A peck.
If you could change one thing what would it be?
I wouldn't have spent all afternoon eating, but I eat when I'm nervous.
Marks out of 10?
7. A catch for the right person.
Would you meet again?
I didn't feel a spark. Maybe for a pint, though.
• Hetty and Fred ate at The Garrison, London SE1.
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