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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

Blind date

Natalia on Cam

First impressions?
I was pleased he was at the restaurant before me, even though I was on time. He greeted me with confidence and charm, and looked nice.

What did you talk about?
How we each found our way to London, travel, jobs… Cam's sounded interesting: he was modest, but you could tell he's proud and serious about it, which is great.

Any awkward moments?
None, apart from Cam's French impersonation.

Good table manners?
Impeccable.

Best thing about him?
He's a great storyteller and he really made me laugh.

Would you introduce him to your friends?
They'd get on, so why not?

Describe Cam in three words?
Fun, intelligent, cheeky.

What do you think he made of you?
That I would make a good friend.

Did you go on somewhere?
Yes, we had another couple of drinks nearby.

And... did you kiss?
Nope.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
A few more people in the restaurant, just to make the atmosphere a bit more lively.

Marks out of 10?
8.

Would you meet again?
I think so.

Cam on Natalia

What were you hoping for?
An entertaining evening with a fun person, and not making an arse of myself.

First impressions?
Fun, looked great and seemed at ease with the situation.

What did you talk about?
Growing up, work, living and working in London.

Any awkward moments?
We had an animated waiter, and I said I loved how Italians talk about food. He was Hungarian.

Good table manners?
Much better than mine.

Best thing about her?
Her sense of humour.

Would you introduce her to your friends?
Absolutely.

Describe Natalia in three words?
Bright, bubbly and bonkers (in a good way).

What do you think she made of you?
Hopefully that I didn't make a massive arse of myself.

Did you go on somewhere?
To a pub for a drink.

And... did you kiss?
No. We got on great, but the spark wasn't there for me.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Not a thing.

Marks out of 10?
7.

Would you meet again?
As friends.

• Natalia and Cam ate at Diciannove at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, London EC4.

Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com

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