Colin on James
What were you hoping for?
Someone happy to order a second bottle of wine.
First impressions?
Seemed like a very friendly, charming guy.
What did you talk about?
Relationships, travelling, Scottish independence, Brexit, living in London.
Any awkward moments?
Apparently talking about London as a temporary living arrangement doesn’t send out the right signals.
Good table manners?
I didn’t really pay attention, but nothing disgusted me.
Best thing about James?
His chat – he was very good at asking questions and keeping the conversation going.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
You need a strong personality for my friends. He could give them a good match.
Describe him in three words
Attentive, forthcoming, charming.
What do you think he made of you?
My nerves led me to talk a lot but I don’t think it was the worst evening he’s had.
Did you go on somewhere?
To a bar for a glass of wine.
And… did you kiss?
We didn’t.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I would have asked more questions about James and talked less about myself.
Marks out of 10?
A solid 7.
Would you meet again?
Perhaps. I think we got on pretty well.
James on Colin
What were you hoping for?
Something exciting.
First impressions?
Nervous but very friendly.
What did you talk about?
Scottish independence. Our conversation was intense.
Any awkward moments?
I owned up about a fourth date with someone I really liked by the time we met.
Good table manners?
He promised he’d share the dessert and I had to eat it all.
Best thing about Colin?
He’s grounded and focused.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Some, maybe not the Brexiter.
Describe him in three words
Adventurous, interesting, honest.
What do you think he made of you?
He probably found me lovely, but maybe intense.
Did you go on somewhere?
To a louder, less awkward bar.
And… did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Less dessert. More wine.
Marks out of 10?
7.
Would you meet again?
I’m happy with my dating life right now, so romantically, no.
• Colin and James ate at Enoteca Pomaio, London E1.
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