Rodney on Rosie
What were you hoping for?
Blinding white light, choral songs, the wind blowing through her hair, Disney birds flying around.
First impressions?
A pleasant surprise. And she has a very warm smile.
What did you talk about?
Baking, travel, work and Pokémon gyms.
Any awkward moments?
I should have ordered a medium steak, as I was chewing for a long time. I hate fighting with food.
Good table manners?
She was a lady. Although I wasn’t really looking – I was too busy with my steak.
Best thing about Rosie?
She is very positive in what she says and does.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
They’re quite a young crowd.
Describe her in three words.
Positive, quirky, talkative.
What do you think she made of you?
A kind, considerate, awfully nice chap.
Did you go on somewhere?
She went to her home and I went to mine. So, nope!
And… did you kiss?
I went for the cheek and Rosie went for the lips, but it was nice.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
It was the best date ever. But it was my first date ever.
Marks out of 10?
Seven.
Would you meet again?
Why not? Rosie would be an interesting person to hang around with now and again.
Rosie on Rodney
What were you hoping for?
To meet someone with similar interests, like baking.
First impressions?
Very warm and sincere.
What did you talk about?
The clothes he had bought for this date, and his speciality, Oreo cheesecakes.
Any awkward moments?
When I went to the toilet and he claimed I was going to make a phone call. I didn’t!
Good table manners?
There was no updating Facebook while we ate.
Best thing about Rodney?
He’s interested in other people.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes.
Describe him in three words.
Warm, zesty, cheerful.
What do you think he made of you?
That I’m independent, brave and have plenty of interests.
Did you go on somewhere?
No.
And… did you kiss?
Briefly.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Nothing: it all went smoothly.
Marks out of 10?
Seven.
Would you meet again?
Yes. I want to get a slice of his Oreo cheesecake.
• Rodney and Rosie ate at the Imperial, London SW6. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com. For a free three-day trial, go to soulmates.theguardian.com
