Abolade on Sam



What were you hoping for?

Meghan Markle.

First impressions?

Sam was dressed very nicely and had a lovely smile.

What did you talk about?

Somerset, living on the continent, and how the Guardian selects people for blind dates.

Any awkward moments?

I think it was an awkward-free evening.

Good table manners?

I don’t recall any mishaps.

Best thing about Sam?

Her banter was good, she didn’t take herself too seriously, and she laughs nearly as loudly as me.

Would you introduce her to your friends?

Yeah, why not?

Describe her in three words

Fun, adventurous, open.

What do you think she made of you?

She said that I looked younger than I am. Besides that, I’m not sure: I’m not very good at reading signs.

Did you go on somewhere?

It was a Monday night and it was late by the time we finished, so no.

And... did you kiss?

On both cheeks, like true continentals.

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

It would have been on a Thursday.

Marks out of 10?

9.

Would you meet again?

I had a really good time and would definitely be up for meeting again.



Sam on Abolade



What were you hoping for?

A fun night out.

First impressions?

He was dressed very well and looked super-smiley.

What did you talk about?

Glastonbury and Somerset – he went to school in the next town to me.

Any awkward moments?

He wanted to order lamb. I wasn’t too keen.

Good table manners?

Impeccable.

Best thing about Abolade?

His infectious laugh.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

Absolutely.

Describe him in three words

Hot, hilarious, sophisticated.

What do you think he made of you?

I was nervous, so I’m worried he may think I’m a little mad.

Did you go on somewhere?

He walked me to the tube.

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And... did you kiss?

Just a double-cheek kiss.

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

Perhaps another bottle of wine would’ve been fun.

Marks out of 10?

8.

Would you meet again?

We’ve been chatting, so maybe.

• Abolade and Sam ate at Cinnamon Soho

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