Max on Thomas
What were you hoping for?
A good laugh and maybe more – I don’t want to end up like Miss Havisham.
First impressions?
Pretty glam. Polite as well.
What did you talk about?
Camp America, monkeys, the worst Grindr hookups, my flatmate’s shenanigans.
Any awkward moments?
An abundance of awkward pauses.
Good table manners?
A+.
Best thing about Thomas?
His frankness was a refreshing change.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
He’d get along with one of my friends in particular, because she is also a vegetarian.
Describe Thomas in three words
Nice, funny and, er, vegetarian.
What do you think he made of you?
That I’m as mad as a bag of cats.
Did you go on somewhere?
There was more chemistry in a GCSE English exam, so the date ended after dinner.
And... did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I should have gone for a full-bodied red and acted more interested.
Marks out of 10?
5.
Would you meet again?
No.
Thomas on Max
What were you hoping for?
An interesting experience.
First impressions?
He reminded me of my geography teacher.
What did you talk about?
Travel, blogging and awkward Grindr meet-ups.
Any awkward moments?
A lot of awkward silences. I felt bad for him, because he was clearly nervous.
Good table manners?
He ate his dinner very fast.
Best thing about Max?
He boasts an extensive traffic cone and sweater collection.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
No.
Describe Max in three words
Not my type.
What do you think he made of you?
Neither of us was interested.
Did you go on somewhere?
No.
And... did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I would change the company for a little more personality.
Marks out of 10?
3.
Would you meet again?
I’d avoid it.
• Max and Thomas ate at Flour & Grape, London SE1.
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