Blind date

Alex on Sam First impressions? Relief, mainly, because he didn’t look weird and was already sitting in the bar drinking a pint and reading the paper, which put me at ease. And when he stood up he was taller than me – result! What did you talk about? Football, public school, thirtysomething women, unfortunate incidents with grandparents, music, north/south divide, things not to say on dates… Any awkward moments? Not awkward, but funny as both of us managed to say things you probably shouldn’t on dates – mine about public schoolboys, his about northerners and thirtysomething women! Good table manners? Yes. Best thing about him? Sense of humour. Did you go on somewhere? To the bar of the restaurant and had a port each, which was genius. Marks out of 10? 9. Would you meet again? We have been in touch, so will see what happens. Sam on Alex First impressions? Tall and attractive. We both agreed we were nervous but she is easy to talk to. What did you talk about? The usual stuff, our work, travelling, favourite bands/films/music and the great things about living in London (apart from the cost!). Also about signing up for blind date but never expecting to get picked. Any awkward moments? No. Good table manners? Alex had good table manners, I let her choose the wine, yet the waitress asked me to taste it. Best thing about her? I talked to her like I chat with people I have known for years. Did you go on somewhere? We shared a cab to Moorgate where we went our separate ways. Marks out of 10? 9. Would you meet again? I would like to see Alex again, hopefully she feels the same! • Alex and Sam ate at The Cross Keys , London SW3. Fancy a blind date? Email: [email protected] . This article was amended on 9 May 2016 to remove personal information.