Sam on Luke

What were you hoping for?

A relaxed date – someone who was easy to talk to, fun and easy on the eye.

First impressions?

He had the best brows going, very well groomed, and an amazing outfit! I felt like he wore his best clothes for me…

What did you talk about?

Luke’s time in Paris and spending most of his money on clothes – I’d do the same. We also compared places we grew up – him in Staten Island and me in Minehead, Somerset.

Any awkward moments?

When Luke nearly dropped his menu.

Good table manners?

Luckily, we both started eating calamari with our fingers: I was glad he was on the same page.

Best thing about Luke?

He was very kind and asked loads of questions. I really liked his honesty, but also his face.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

Of course, we both spoke about how our friends are very important to us.

Describe Luke in three words

Fun, sweet and pretty.

What do you think he made of you?

I think he thought I was quite outgoing, bubbly and loud.

Did you go on somewhere?

Yes, for a couple of drinks. It was quite a chilled environment so we were able to talk more.

And… did you kiss?

Yes, obvs. Even though he didn’t want his mum and dad to know he kissed on a first date. Sorry, Luke!

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

I wish we’d started the evening earlier, then I would have been able to spend more time with him.

Marks out of 10?

7.5.

Would you meet again?

Yes, I think we’re meeting up later in the week! He owes me a drink anyway, so he’d better.

Luke on Sam

What were you hoping for?

A good storyteller and conversationalist.

First impressions?

Handsome. I thought he was either a goth or worked in fashion, as he was dressed all in black.

What did you talk about?

Our large families, his cool PR job and passion for communications, London nightlife, plantains, Mario Kart.

Any awkward moments?

He couldn’t hear me at first because I was too shy. Also, I was completely overdressed for a dinner date.

Good table manners?

He was very kind to the servers and very agile with a fork and knife.

Best thing about Sam?

If I was to pick just one thing, his ability to hold a great conversation. His smile is a close second.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

Most of them. I’m afraid he’d be scared by some of my friends.

Describe Sam in three words?

Dashing, funny, gregarious.

What do you think he made of you?

He may have thought me overly silly and bubbly. He liked my eyebrows and told me multiple times.

Did you go on somewhere?

We had two drinks at a nearby bar.

And… did you kiss?

I’ve learned to never kiss and tell.

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

I wish it wasn’t a week night so we could have had more time to talk.

Marks out of 10?

9, easily.

Would you meet again?

I certainly would. Looking forward to reading his answer.

• Sam and Luke ate at Rudie’s, London N16. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com. If you’re looking to meet someone like-minded, visit soulmates.theguardian.com