Daniel on Isla
What were you hoping for?
A new experience, and the chance to meet someone the Guardian thinks I’d get along with.
First impressions?
She was very smiley and chatty!
What did you talk about?
Our jobs, what brought us to London, the differences between British and Australian humour (Isla is Australian), and our shared love of tiramisu.
Most awkward moment?
I was sweating quite a lot for the first five minutes.
Good table manners?
Table manners went out the window when we started cooking our own hotpot.
Best thing about Isla?
She was very easy to get along with.
Would you introduce Isla to your friends?
Yes, it’d be a good night at the pub.
Describe Isla in three words
Bright, cheerful and confident.
What do you think Isla made of you?
I’m not sure, but I hope she had a nice time.
Did you go on somewhere?
We didn’t, but we journeyed part of the way home together.
And … did you kiss?
No kiss, but we had a nice hug when the train got to my stop.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
For it not to have been on a Monday, especially as we’d both had very busy weekends.
Marks out of 10?
7.5.
Would you meet again?
Yes, we plan to go for a drink once this article comes out.
Isla on Daniel
What were you hoping for?
To meet the love of my life. Failing that, a great dinner party story.
First impressions?
Daniel struck me as very warm and approachable. I felt comfortable the minute I sat down. He has lovely eyes!
What did you talk about?
Our shared love of tiramisu, cult British and Australian comedy shows, lido swimming and our side gigs (Daniel runs pub quizzes, and I DJ).
Most awkward moment?
I wouldn’t say there was one.
Good table manners?
We agreed that table manners don’t apply when eating hotpot – they give you aprons for a reason!
Best thing about Daniel?
He’s very easy to talk to, and community-minded, helping people in need through his work.
Would you introduce Daniel to your friends?
Yes, definitely.
Describe Daniel in three words
Friendly, humble, hardworking.
What do you think Daniel made of you?
I’d guess chatty and … a good appetite?
Did you go on somewhere?
If the train home counts, yes.
And … did you kiss?
A lady never tells.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Maybe not meeting on a Monday, we were both tired from busy weekends.
Marks out of 10?
8, I had a very pleasant time.
Would you meet again?
Sure, even just to debrief over a pint about the craziness of airing our first date to the nation.
Daniel and Isla ate at Da Long Yi Hotpot, London W1. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
