Rajul on Collin

What were you hoping for?

A relaxed evening with someone who chews with their mouth closed.

First impressions?

Bright, friendly smile.

What did you talk about?

Our experiences of moving abroad and the butterfly fiasco in RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Any awkward moments?

When I said, “Hi, I’m Rajul.” He thought he was meeting someone called Colin (a copy/paste error in the confirmation email).

Good table manners?

Absolutely.

Best thing about Collin?

He chewed with his mouth closed.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

Of course.

Describe Collin in three words

Chose decent wines.

What do you think he made of you?

Posh-sounding Brit.

Did you go on somewhere?

To a wine bar around the corner. And then to a pub over the road.

And... did you kiss?

Whatever he said.

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

That we didn’t end up in a pub about to close, necking drinks while the staff threw please-leave-now looks our way.

Marks out of 10?

9.

Would you meet again?

Yep.

Collin on Rajul

What were you hoping for?

Not to answer the fake call my friend was going to give me 30 minutes in, in case things weren’t going well.

First impressions?

Polite, cool glasses, armed with prepared questions.

What did you talk about?

Americans, weddings…

Any awkward moments?

The staff in the restaurant were very keen to find out how our date was going.

Good table manners?

Almost too good – he asked if it was OK if he ate with his hands.

Best thing about Rajul?

He seemed genuinely interested in what I had to say.

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Would you introduce him to your friends?

I definitely would, but I’m not sure how much they would have in common.

Describe Rajul in three words

Attentive, calm, pragmatic.

What do you think he made of you?

He probably thinks I’m a little too camp.

Did you go on somewhere?

To a bar.

And... did you kiss?

I’m not one to kiss and tell.

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

I wish he had let me order dessert.

Marks out of 10?

6. He’s a great guy, but I don’t think we’re well matched.

Would you meet again?

Yes, as friends, and I’m in charge of ordering next time.

• Rajul and Collin ate at the Greyhound Cafe, London W1. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com. If you’re looking to meet someone like-minded visit soulmates.theguardian.com