Did lawyer Jahangir, 39, hit it off with public-sector director David, 38?

Blind date: ‘I got on my soap box about Jeremy Corbyn – twice’





Jahangir on David







What were you hoping for?

No awkward silences and maybe some chemistry.

First impressions?

Tall, smiley, handsome.

What did you talk about?

Jetskiing, jury service, Jeremy Corbyn.

Any awkward moments?

None with David, who was amazingly good company. But it was awkward when the waiter brought prosciutto neither of us was going to eat.

Good table manners?

Impeccable.

Best thing about David?

He’s an excellent conversationalist.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

Sure. I think they’d get on.

Describe David in three words

Thoughtful, chatty, considerate.

What do you think he made of you?

Probably a bit too leftwing. I got on my soap box about Jeremy – twice.

Did you go on somewhere?

We stayed at the restaurant past closing. The wait staff turning the lights off in the main dining area was a big hint that it was time to leave – which we both missed.

And… did you kiss?

Just a friendly hug.

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

Maybe less politics and more of the personal stuff.

Marks out of 10?

A solid 8.

Would you meet again?

I would, if David wanted to.





David on Jahangir







What were you hoping for?

Someone educated, with an interest in current affairs.

First impressions?

Articulate, pleasant and considered, with strong beliefs.

What did you talk about?

Family life, careers, Brexit.

Any awkward moments?

We didn’t always agree about politics. It didn’t spoil things.

Good table manners?

Most certainly.

Best thing about Jahangir?

His ability to put one at ease.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

I think so.

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Describe Jahangir in three words

Articulate, well-mannered, thoughtful.

What do you think he made of you?

I’d like to think he enjoyed our discussions.

Did you go on somewhere?

No, though we did share most of a tube journey home.

And… did you kiss?

No.

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

I’d have arrived slightly earlier to avoid appearing rushed.

Marks out of 10?

7.

Would you meet again?

As friends.

• Jahangir and David ate at El Pirata, London W1.

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