Blind date: ‘What was I hoping for? A pulse’

Will Joab and Polly meet again? Photograph: Martin Godwin; Jill Mead, both for the Guardian

Joab on Polly

What were you hoping for?
Some tasty grub, and someone who didn’t take themselves too seriously.

First impressions?
She managed to apologise for being late, introduce herself, order a drink and launch into conversation within about 0.99 seconds.

What did you talk about?
The amazing food, the environment and charity.

Any awkward moments?
All crustacean-related.

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Good table manners?
Exceptional.

Best thing about Polly?
Her sense of humour.

Would you introduce her to your friends?
She’s quite different from most of my friends but could get on with anyone, so yes!

Describe her in three words
Glam, confident, hilarious.

What do you think she made of you?
That I was a bit of a lefty goon.

Did you go on somewhere?
To the bar for more drinks.

And… did you kiss?
Errrrr… no, don’t be silly.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I probably should have spent less time developing a bromance with the restaurant manager.

Marks out of 10?
Solid 8.

Would you meet again?
I don’t see why not – we had a blast. Or at least I did.

Polly on Joab

What were you hoping for?
A pulse.

First impressions?
Fit.

What did you talk about?
Running, restaurants and grad life.

Any awkward moments?
We promised we wouldn’t talk about those.

Good table manners?
We shared everything and it was all so delicious.

Best thing about Joab?
He works for a charity so he must be a good guy.

Would you introduce him to your friends?
Probably.

Describe him in three words
Naughty, nonchalant, northern.

What do you think he made of you?
That I’m wild.

Did you go on somewhere?
I dragged him from the table to the bar.

And… did you kiss?
A lady never tells.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I told him he should have worn a smarter shirt.

Marks out of 10?
Numbers are infantile… 7.5.

Would you meet again?
If he asks me.

Polly and Joab ate at Blakes Hotel, London SW7. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com. If you’re looking to meet someone like-minded, visit soulmates.theguardian.com