Did the numbers add up for 27-year-old economist Martin and artist Rosie, 30?

Blind date: ‘I don’t think he got my jokes’

Martin on Rosie

What were you hoping for?

To put myself out there and meet someone.

First impressions?

She reminded me of Emilia Clarke off Game Of Thrones.

What did you talk about?

Politics, mental health, books. And strippers (don’t ask).

Any awkward moments?

The revelation of my past voting choices caused some awkwardness (FYI, I do regret those choices).

Good table manners?

Very capable with chopsticks.

Best thing about Rosie?

She is a free spirit.

Would you introduce her to your friends?

I have a friend I’d definitely introduce Rosie to: it’s scary how many mutual interests they share. I don’t like to admit that this friend would be better company than me, but in this case, it’s true.

Describe her in three words

Artistic, intelligent, lovely.

What do you think she made of you?

The question made me think of Rosie with her head in her hands. Take from that what you will.

Did you go on somewhere?

We met up with her friends at a performing arts show.

And... did you kiss?

Nope.

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

I would have replaced me with someone Rosie could have connected with.

Marks out of 10?

7.

Would you meet again?

As friends.

Rosie on Martin

What were you hoping for?

A breath of fresh air.

First impressions?

Smart, awkward, late – and very apologetic.

What did you talk about?

Work, friends, dating, our attitudes to life, politics.

Any awkward moments?

Politics…

Good table manners?

Very.

Best thing about Martin?

He’s very sweet.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

I did – haha.

Describe him in three words

Secretly adventurous economist.

What do you think he made of you?

No idea. Maybe I freaked him out a tiny bit.

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Did you go on somewhere?

My friend’s performance event.

And... did you kiss?

No.

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

To have had more in common – I don’t think he got any of my jokes. But he’s a kind soul.

Marks out of 10?

5.

Would you meet again?

I doubt it.

• Rosie and Martin ate at Aqua Kyoto, London W1.

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