Henry on Sarah
What were you hoping for?
A fun, easy-going evening with some yummy grub.
First impressions?
Sarah was smiley and ordered a spicy margarita on arrival. I knew we were in for a fun one.
What did you talk about?
Marathon running. Weddings. Babies. Dolly Alderton. My degree and her job interview the next day (I hope she got it).
Most awkward moment?
I did dribble several shards of prawn cracker down my front but hopefully Sarah didn’t notice.
Good table manners?
Impeccable. Her chopstick skills put me to shame.
Best thing about Sarah?
Her commitment to living an adventurous life and her obvious love and loyalty to her friends and family.
Would you introduce Sarah to your friends?
Anyone who’s worked at an Australian abattoir is more than ready to meet my mates.
Describe Sarah in three words.
Ambitious, outgoing and fearless.
What do you think Sarah made of you?
She did laugh a few times, but I’m not sure if it was at me or with me.
Did you go on somewhere?
One more drink before the last train home.
And … did you kiss?
Not this time.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
I would rather have met on a different day than a miserable Monday in Manchester.
Marks out of 10?
A solid seven.
Would you meet again?
I’m sure we’ll meet again on a half marathon start line sometime.
Sarah on Henry
What were you hoping for?
A plus-one to my best friend’s wedding and for my dad to see me in the paper.
First impressions?
A friendly smile and super welcoming.
What did you talk about?
Travelling. Glastonbury. Families, DJ’ing. Writing. Running marathons and, of course, hero rats.
Most awkward moment?
I was incredibly sweaty when I arrived as I’d power walked there.
Good table manners?
I did manage to teach him how to use chopsticks, but is there ever a way to eat chicken wings nicely?
Best thing about Henry?
His positive outlook on life.
Would you introduce Henry to your friends?
I think he would get on with anyone.
Describe Henry in three words.
Warm, intriguing and relatable.
What do you think Henry made of you?
Probably a strange sweaty lady telling stories of working in an abattoir.
Did you go on somewhere?
We went for a very quick drink afterwards.
And … did you kiss?
No, it was very much friends vibes.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
Not having a job interview the morning after. It was also a Monday evening, so not the most exciting.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
Probably not, I don’t think there was a romantic spark – it was all very friendly.
Henry and Sarah ate at Namii in Manchester. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
