Nancy on Michael
What were you hoping for?
Good conversation with a handsome man.
First impressions?
Tall, blond and handsome.
What did you talk about?
Africa, cycling, travel, capoeira, free diving, yoga, hair. God, did we chat.
Any awkward moments?
Not at all.
Good table manners?
Very good. Neither of us is a fussy eater.
Best thing about him?
His uncynical view on the world.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes.
Describe Michael in three words
Intelligent, game, virtuous.
What do you think he made of you?
Reasonably interesting. We chatted until closing time.
Did you go on somewhere?
We strolled through the park together.
And… did you kiss?
We embraced, but he had to run for the bus.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
More flirtation and less concern about hangovers.
Marks out of 10?
7.
Would you meet again?
Maybe. If he asked.
Michael on Nancy
What were you hoping for?
Good food, no awkward silences and a fun evening.
First impressions?
Kind eyes. Lovely smile.
What did you talk about?
Travel, capoeira, her trip to Rwanda, volunteering.
Any awkward moments?
Nowhere near as many as on my other first dates.
Good table manners?
Impeccable.
Best thing about her?
Her sense of adventure.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Yes, they share a similar outlook.
Describe Nancy in three words
Adventurous, confident, friendly.
What do you think she made of you?
I felt quite relaxed, so hopefully that came across.
Did you go on somewhere?
No, but we left after the bar shut.
And… did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
The tube strike was a bit of a pain.
Marks out of 10?
An 8.
Would you meet again?
As friends. I didn't feel that spark.
• Nancy and Michael ate at The Wells, London NW3, thewellshampstead.co.uk.
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