Adam on Tina
What were you hoping for?
Good food, good company and hopefully a bit of romance.
First impressions?
Relaxed, well-dressed and had a kind and intelligent aura. It took a while to warm up (I was fairly nervous) but after that we chatted for hours.
What did you talk about?
Musicals. Travelling/working in China. Second-hand embarrassment. Soup.
Most awkward moment?
I was goaded into talking about what I normally have for lunch, which really isn’t the most attractive thing about me …
Good table manners?
Excellent – especially impressive given she ordered mussels.
Best thing about Tina?
She is very impressive with her work, travels and experiences, which makes her really easy and comfortable to talk to. She also has a corgi – what can top that?
Would you introduce Tina to your friends?
Absolutely.
Describe Tina in three words.
Engaging, warm, funny.
What do you think Tina made of you?
Maybe slightly self-sabotaging with my interrogative questions and stubborn food habits, but I hope she found me entertaining enough.
Did you go on somewhere?
Tina had flown back into London at 6am so we decided to call it an early night. But time flew by – we didn’t notice we had been chatting for more than three hours.
And … did you kiss?
A quick kiss before parting ways …
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
Maybe dress a bit smarter to match Tina’s style – I felt slightly underdressed!
Marks out of 10?
10! It was a fantastic evening.
Would you meet again?
Another date is in the works.
Tina on Adam
What were you hoping for?
A nice evening and someone interesting to talk with (and not to be stood up).
First impressions?
Kind, curious and really nice eyes.
What did you talk about?
Books. Musicals. Travels. Joys of spending time with yourself. The three elements needed to start a fire. Quarter life crises … The date lasted way longer than anticipated, especially for a week night.
Most awkward moment?
As we sat down, the waitress came over to welcome us – and quickly realised we’d only just met.
Good table manners?
Impeccable.
Best thing about Adam?
He has great stories to tell, he’s a good listener, asks a lot of questions and can make me laugh.
Would you introduce Adam to your friends?
Absolutely.
Describe Adam in three words.
Kind, curious, smart.
What do you think Adam made of you?
I genuinely have no idea, but hopefully that he had a fun evening! And that I have great table manners.
Did you go on somewhere?
To the tube station.
And … did you kiss?
Maybe.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
It was truly a great first date. I could have been a little less sleep deprived, but everything else was perfect.
Marks out of 10?
8.5.
Would you meet again?
Yes!
Adam and Tina ate at Bistro Sablé, London N1. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
