Blind date: ‘When she came in, I was hoping that she was my date’

Sophie on Emily

What were you hoping for?

Good conversation, nice food and wine with someone I found attractive.

First impressions?

When she came in, I was hoping that she was my date. Great hair and very friendly off the bat.

What did you talk about?

Doing a masters, cycling in London, cat allergies, vegetarianism, Welshness.

Any awkward moments?

None that I can think of.

Good table manners?

Mutual agreement on the shared tapas, which made for seamless ordering.

Best thing about Emily?

I found her super-easy to get along with. The time went really quickly and I definitely wasn’t in a rush to leave.

Would you introduce her to your friends?

Totally. I think they’d get on.

Describe Emily in three words

Sparky, confident, fun.

What do you think she made of you?

Hopefully she wasn’t too put off when I ate a padrón pepper that had fallen on to the table, because I was convinced it could have been the “spiciest one in 100”.

Did you go on somewhere?

To a pub around the corner.

And... did you kiss?

Yes, a lovely one at the bottom of the stairs at the tube station.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?

That one of us didn’t have to go to work the next day.

Marks out of 10?

9.

Would you meet again?

Absolutely. We swapped numbers, so hopefully we will get together again soon.

Emily on Sophie



What were you hoping for?

A spark or, failing that, someone who was up for trying all the dishes on the menu.

First impressions?

Sassy hair, sassy glasses, great skirt.

What did you talk about?

The anonymity of London and the importance of finding community, volunteering, snooping through other people’s emails.

Any awkward moments?

When we parted ways on the platform, a kid yelled, “THEY’RE KISSING BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO LEAVE EACH OTHER!”

Good table manners?

She ate a rogue padrón pepper because it might have been the one in 100 that’s spicy. Admirable.

Best thing about Sophie?

She’s chilled and enthusiastic.

Would you introduce her to your friends?

Yep.

Describe Sophie in three words

Fun, engaging, open.

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What do you think she made of you?

A bit silly, perhaps. But in a good way (I hope).

Did you go on somewhere?

To a pub around the corner for two very large G&Ts.

And... did you kiss?

See awkward moment answer above.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?

England would have beaten Croatia.

Marks out of 10?

8.

Would you meet again?

Yes.

• Sophie and Emily ate at Barrafina Drury Lane, London WC2. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com. If you’re looking to meet someone like-minded, visit soulmates.theguardian.com