Oliver on Katie
First impressions?
I’d seen her earlier walking down the road and hoped she was my date – she looked ace.
What did you talk about?
Travel, books, music, film, walking clubs, clothes, gin, bobble hats, veganism.
Any awkward moments?
On leaving the restaurant, she tried to get into a coat cupboard thinking it was the way out. Then I slammed a taxi door on her foot.
Good table manners?
Excellent.
Best thing about Katie?
She’s been to loads of gigs – would put anyone to shame.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Most of them.
Describe her in three words
Warm, honest, stylish.
What do you think she made of you?
I think she had a laugh. Beyond that, no idea.
Did you go on somewhere?
Yes, for a few drinks in a couple of places.
And… did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
The music in one of the bars afterwards was terrible. Maybe an old-man pub would have been a better choice.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
Yes. I’m not sure if there’s a romantic spark there, but she’s a sound girl.
Katie on Oliver
What were you hoping for?
A different experience.
First impressions?
He seemed like someone I could get on with.
What did you talk about?
Work, music, places we’d been, Chorlton, good places to eat.
Any awkward moments?
When I picked the wrong door to leave and when he shut the taxi door on my leg. We laughed about both, though.
Good table manners?
Excellent: he let me have the last lobster taco.
Best thing about Oliver?
Just an all-round nice guy.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes, I think they’d get on.
Describe him in three words
Friendly, affable gentleman.
What do you think he made of you?
He said he liked my hair.
Did you go on somewhere?
Yep, for a couple of G&Ts.
And… did you kiss?
Just on the cheek goodnight.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I wish I hadn’t been too full to manage a sticky toffee pudding.
Marks out of 10?
7.
Would you meet again?
Yes, but just as friends.
• Oliver and Katie ate at Victor’s, Hale, Cheshire.
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