Matt on Sumeet

What were you hoping for?

A new experience – I’ve never had a blind date before.

First impressions?

Friendly, happy guy, but very nervous.

What did you talk about?

Property prices, the mass exodus from London, cooking and food, therapy, accents.

Any awkward moments?

Our sense of humour is very different, which became clear as the night went on.

Good table manners?

Absolutely.

Best thing about Sumeet?

He has a clear passion for the arts.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

No, I don’t think he’d get on with most of my friends.

Describe him in three words

Talented, creative, passionate.

What do you think he made of you?

Tall, northern (I’m from the Midlands).

Did you go on somewhere?

No.

And… did you kiss?

No, although there was a farewell hug.

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

I think we were both a bit nervous, which did impact on the evening.

Marks out of 10?

5.

Would you meet again?

No – he’s a nice guy, but there wasn’t a spark and we didn’t really have a lot in common.

Sumeet on Matt

What were you hoping for?

That it would be my last date before meeting someone.

First impressions?

A down-to-earth man.

What did you talk about?

Relationships, food, politics and quirky Canadian words.

Any awkward moments?

I shouldn’t have pursued a goodbye hug.

Good table manners?

He was very polite and patient.

Best thing about Matt?

He has a nice smile. I also loved his northern accent.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

Maybe not, because I sense there is nothing between us.

Describe him in three words

Handsome, considerate, (a bit) serious.

What do you think he made of you?

He might have thought I flirted a lot.

Did you go on somewhere?

No, I had a long journey home.

And… did you kiss?

A kiss was not on the menu.

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

I tried too hard. Chemistry just happens, it can’t be created.

Marks out of 10?

A respectful 7.

Would you meet again?

Who knows?

• Matt and Sumeet ate at Thali, 166 Old Brompton Rd, London, SW5 0BA, thali.uk.com/html/home.html.

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