Blind date: ‘I have no filter’

Greg and Michelle. Photograph: Linda Nylind; Jill Mead, both for the Guardian

Greg on Michelle

What were you hoping for?
Interesting company. Someone who can hold up their end of a conversation.

First impressions?
Her tattoos jumped out and she’d just had her hair done so a very strong look.

What did you talk about?
Scientific careers, favourite parts of Europe, authors and bands.

Any awkward moments?
I should have considered in advance that The Man In The High Castle would resonate differently to someone born in East Germany. Oops.

Good table manners?
Yes.

Best thing about Michelle?
She’s really passionate about what she does and clearly loves her life.

Would you introduce her to your friends?
Yes, definitely.

Describe Michelle in three words
Fit, scientific, funny.

What do you think she made of you?
Perhaps a bit English? She commented I’m quite polite and politically correct.

Did you go on somewhere?
Yes, a nearby bar.

And... did you kiss?
No.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
The bar afterwards was nice but the other patrons were a little distracting.

Marks out of 10?
9.

Would you meet again?
Yes, happily.

Michelle on Greg

What were you hoping for?
Laughing, flirting and great food.

First impressions?
Very good manners and a little nervous.

What did you talk about?
His volunteering work, my tattoos, and I got a bit carried away talking about CrossFit.

Any awkward moments?
Nope.

Good table manners?
Excellent.

Best thing about Greg?
He was the perfect gentleman.

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Would you introduce him to your friends?
Sure.

Describe Greg in three words
Diplomatic, active, reliable.

What do you think he made of you?
Bubbly and a bit chaotic.

Did you go on somewhere?
Yep, to a bar for a drink.

And... did you kiss?
No.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I wish I had interrupted him less often; I have no filter.

Marks out of 10?
8.

Would you meet again?
As friends, yes.

• Michelle and Greg ate at Gallery Mess, London SW3.

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