Blind date: ‘He joined in with a group of girls singing karaoke’

Colin on Jenny

What were you hoping for?

A fun evening and a good story.

First impressions?

Jenny seemed nervous at first, but it didn’t take long for her to relax.

What did you talk about?

We both had our topics prepared, but they weren’t needed as the conversation flowed naturally. We discussed foreign languages, awkward dates and my thoughts on natural wine.

Any awkward moments?

There was a mix-up with the bill, but it was more entertaining than awkward.

Good table manners?

She has excellent chopstick skills and didn’t get upset when I used my hands to eat the prawns.

Best thing about Jenny?

She is open to new experiences – in this case, chicken hearts.

Would you introduce her to your friends?

Yes, I think she would get on well with pretty much anyone.

Describe Jenny in three words

Engaging, open, funny.

What do you think she made of you?

Talkative, opinionated, but hopefully nice.

Did you go on somewhere?

We had a nightcap nearby.

And… did you kiss?

No, sorry to disappoint.

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

I wouldn’t have eaten the prawn’s head.

Marks out of 10?

8.

Would you meet again?

It may be a little tricky as we didn’t exchange numbers.

Jenny on Colin

What were you hoping for?

The love of my life.

First impressions?

Easy to talk to.

What did you talk about?

How he likes to try new foods, our families and natural wines.

Any awkward moments?

When I asked the waitress if he was the guy behind us and if he seemed nice. He heard the whole thing.

Good table manners?

Great – until the staff asked us to suck out the rest of the shrimp. Then things got messy.

Best thing about Colin?

He laughed at my jokes.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

Not my friends, but maybe my brother. They both cycle.

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Describe Colin in three words

Kind, polite, secure.

What do you think he made of you?

Hopefully that I was a good sport for trying new foods such as chicken hearts.

Did you go on somewhere?

To a pub next door.

And… did you kiss?

I gave him a hug goodbye.

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

We wouldn’t have been the only people in the restaurant besides a group of girls singing karaoke. However, Colin did join in at one point.

Marks out of 10?

7.

Would you meet again?

No. I think we both knew our time had come to an end. I will, however, go back to the restaurant.

• Colin and Jenny ate at Jidori, London WC2. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com. If you’re looking to meet someone like-minded, visit soulmates.theguardian.com

