Will student adviser Josie, 31, and head of sales Jeremy, 41, hit it off?

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Josie on Jeremy

What were you hoping for?

A good laugh, a good meal and a good story.

First impressions?

Not my usual type but a pretty attractive guy.

What did you talk about?

Travel, TV, the Norfolk accent. I know a lot more about the tech industry now.

Any awkward moments?

I think I laughed too loudly when he informed me he’d seriously petitioned to name two of his children Thor and Mercedes.

Good table manners?

It would have been nice if he’d offered to share his food. I thought this was a given for tapas.

Best thing about Jeremy?

He made me laugh a lot.

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Would you introduce him to your friends?

Sure – I just don’t know how much they would have in common.

Describe him in three words

Open, amiable, fun.

What do you think he made of you?

I hope he found my company enjoyable.

Did you go on somewhere?

It was never on the cards, really.

And… did you kiss?

Nope.

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

I would have ordered more food.

Marks out of 10?

6.

Would you meet again?

I don’t think so.

Jeremy on Josie

What were you hoping for?

Some chemistry.

First impressions?

Down-to-earth and chatty.

What did you talk about?

Cooking, travel and London. I tried not to bore her with my work, as it can be a bit geeky.

Any awkward moments?

Not from my side, no.

Good table manners?

Naturally. We both kept our phones away from the table.

Best thing about Josie?

Her clear sense of adventure, in travelling so much.

Would you introduce her to your friends?

I wouldn’t have any issue with that.

Describe her in three words

Natural, genuine, smiley.

What do you think she made of you?

Hopefully polite and well-mannered. Perhaps occasionally funny, too.

Did you go on somewhere?

No.

And… did you kiss?

Just a polite one on the cheek.

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

I’d maybe have a mojito.

Marks out of 10?

7.

Would you meet again?

The spark wasn’t really there.

• Josie and Jeremy ate at Dehesa, London W1.

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