Eleanor on Jonathan

What were you hoping for?

Good conversation and that elusive spark.

First impressions?

On time, friendly, nervous and not my type physically.

What did you talk about?

Long-distance hiking, the threat from Russia, why we should quit our jobs and become carpenters.

Any awkward moments?

I went for cheek kisses when we met; he went for a hug.

Good table manners?

We shared everything and made a bit of a mess.

Best thing about Jonathan?

His openness. We didn’t bother with small talk.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

Perhaps.

Describe him in three words

Talkative, sincere, determined.

What do you think he made of you?

Hopefully that I was good company. We didn’t have a lot of shared experiences but that made for interesting conversation.

Did you go on somewhere?

No, it was late and we’d already had cups of straight vodka Uzbek-style.

And... did you kiss?

We did not.

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

Chemistry – but that’s just luck.

Marks out of 10?

8.

Would you meet again?

As friends, yes. We’ve found a few events we both plan to be at in the coming months.

Jonathan on Eleanor

What were you hoping for?

Good food and company.

First impressions?

Confident and friendly, with great dress sense.

What did you talk about?

Religious families, and the need for community in a godless world.

Any awkward moments?

I asked where Oman is in Africa.

Good table manners?

Impeccable.

Best thing about Eleanor?

Her deep and genuine interest in everything and everyone.

Would you introduce her to your friends?

Yes, I think they’d get on.

Describe her in three words

Adventurous, curious, independent.

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What do you think she made of you?

Not sure. A lot of similarities but a fair few differences, too.

Did you go on somewhere?

No – we dined slowly.

And... did you kiss?

No.

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

To answer less and ask more.

Marks out of 10?

8.

Would you meet again?

Possibly – we have a similar interest in ‘atheist church’ Sunday Assembly.

• Eleanor and Jonathan ate at Samarkand , London W1.

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