"What were you hoping for? Someone to split a mortgage with. If not that, a nice night with someone new. First impressions? Great smile and really well dressed. Tara and I arrived at exactly the same time, which took some of that nervous anticipation away. I felt comfortable with her quickly. What did you talk about? Work. Family. The joys of being from the capital of the world (south London). The chat flowed throughout."
"Q&AShow Blind date is Saturday's dating column: every week, two strangers are paired up for dinner and drinks, and then spill the beans to us, answering a set of questions. This runs, with a photograph we take of each dater before the date, in Saturday magazine (in the UK) and online at theguardian.com every Saturday. It's been running since 2009 you can read all about how we put it together here."
Two strangers met for an arranged blind date and found quick mutual comfort. One hoped for someone to split a mortgage with or, failing that, a pleasant new evening. First impressions noted a great smile and smart dress; synchronized arrival eased nerves. Conversation ranged across work, family and the particular joys of being from south London, and the chat flowed smoothly. An awkward pause came when deciding whether to call it a night or have another drink. Table manners were excellent, with one diner handling sharing plates more gracefully. Participants provide age, location, occupation, hobbies and preferences; photos are chosen by editors and answers may be edited.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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