37. [Reading] Blind date: ‘Describe her in three words? Definitely not shy’
Blind date: ‘Describe her in three words? Definitely not shy’
Did 23-year-old designer Joe and consultant Jess, 27, hit it off?
Joe on Jess
What were you hoping for?
A good laugh, free food and maybe some romance.
First impressions?
Cool dress.
What did you talk about?
She spoke a lot, so most of the conversation related to her job or Clapham. We did speak about my supposed resemblance to James Dean for a while, before deciding it was very slight.
Any awkward moments?
When she told me I wasn’t allowed the lobster.
Good table manners?
Yes, she managed to eat two desserts very skilfully.
Best thing about Jess?
Her confidence, humour and ability to occupy a silence.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
If the opportunity arose, then yes, but I don’t see many similarities between them and Jess.
Describe Jess in three words
Definitely not shy.
What do you think she made of you?
I know she wasn’t impressed with my white T-shirt and jeans. Other than that, perhaps a bit dull.
Did you go on somewhere?
We had a cocktail.
And... did you kiss?
Unexpectedly, yes.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
The lobster.
Marks out of 10?
6.
Would you meet again?
Jess has a great sense of humour, but I think we’re cut from different cloth.
Jess on Joe
What were you hoping for?
Good food and casual flirting.
First impressions?
Young, but very cool. Lovely hair, but very dressed down.
What did you talk about?
The north, university, his love of Japanese cuisine, rugby.
Any awkward moments?
I made him order a dessert so that I could have two.
Good table manners?
Yes, but it was very dark.
Best thing about Joe?
He was really quirky, different and probably cooler than me.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes, though I’m not sure they’d be his type.
Describe Joe in three words
Edgy, northern, cute.
What do you think he made of you?
Probably that I never shut up? I think he was nervous, but I broke him down a bit, so I’d like to think I’m approachable.
Did you go on somewhere?
For a cocktail in Soho.
And... did you kiss?
Briefly.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I think it was pretty spot on.
Marks out of 10?
7.
Would you meet again?
Probably, but more as friends.
Source:
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