Mary on Rob

What were you hoping for?

Someone different; outside my usual circle of friends.

First impressions?

Handsome; rugby physique without the cauliflower ears or obvious damage.

What did you talk about?

Where we live, what we do for a living, holidays, families, cartoons, pets, exes.

Any awkward moments?

I knocked my wine glass over and it broke on the marble tabletop. Fortunately, it was nearly empty.

Good table manners?

Very. Rob took the meat off the skewers, and we shared main courses and desserts.

Best thing about Rob?

He was relaxed and easy to get on with.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

Absolutely.

Describe Rob in three words

On a journey.

What do you think he made of you?

I hope the wine glass disaster isn’t the only thing he remembers! A bit of a softie, probably – we talked about rescue dogs and looking after people.

Did you go on somewhere?

No.

And... did you kiss?

Only on the cheek, hello and goodbye.

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

Not knocking that glass over.

Marks out of 10?

9.

Would you meet again?

We didn’t exchange numbers, so I guess not.

Rob on Mary

What were you hoping for?

A fun evening with someone decent.

First impressions?

Lovely and friendly.

What did you talk about?

Dogs, travel, Nile cruises and zombies.

Any awkward moments?

Not that I noticed.

Good table manners?

Very good.

Best thing about Mary?

She is obviously a very caring person.

Would you introduce her to your friends?

I would if it came to it.

Describe Mary in three words

Fun, outgoing, kind.

What do you think she made of you?

Probably a bit on the young side for her.

Did you go on somewhere?

No, it was late.

And... did you kiss?

No, just a peck on the cheek goodbye.

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

A bigger table!

Marks out of 10?

7.

Would you meet again?

Probably not.

Mary and Rob ate at Suvlaki, London E1.



Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com. If you’re looking to meet someone like-minded, visit soulmates.theguardian.com