Blind date: ‘I hadn't been on a date for some time’

David on Mary

What were you hoping for?

To test myself out a bit. I hadn’t been on a date for some time.



First impressions?

She had a funky pair of glasses that made me think, “She’ll be a personality.”

What did you talk about?

Her illustrious career in education and our shared love of great music (I was very envious that she’d seen the Dixie Chicks in the US ).

Any awkward moments?

I couldn’t find an appropriate gap in the conversation to go to the gents.

Good table manners?

Faultless.

Best thing about Mary?

There’s something! She seems to have boundless energy.

Would you introduce her to your friends?

Definitely.

Describe her in three words

Dedicated, funny, broad-minded.

What do you think she made of you?

I think she was impressed by my film knowledge.

Did you go on somewhere?

We had a quiet pint nearby.

And… did you kiss?

A peck on the cheek goodbye.

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

The pub would have stayed open for another beer.

Marks out of 10?

A strong 7 for a great evening of conversation and laughs.

Would you meet again?

Certainly. Some music and real ale at Mary’s local sounds like a great night.

Mary on David



What were you hoping for?

I’ve learned to expect nothing, so everything else is a bonus.



First impressions?

Very smiley, very polite, very cute.

What did you talk about?

Most importantly, how he likes the Dixie Chicks.

Any awkward moments?

I had a bit of a battle with some stringy fennel.

Good table manners?

Perfect.

Best thing about David?

Good storyteller and good listener; lovely eyes behind his cute glasses.

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Would you introduce him to your friends?

They’d like him.

Describe him in three words.

Chatty, charming, cheerful.

What do you think he made of you?

Hopefully, an OK companion for the evening.

Did you go on somewhere?

A pub round the corner.

And… did you kiss?

Just a friendly goodnight peck.

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

Nothing.

Marks out of 10?

8.

Would you meet again?

Who knows?

• Mary and David ate at Silversmiths in Sheffield.

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