One participant hoped for love at first sight but primarily wanted good conversation and someone willing to engage with the spirit of the evening. The date's first impressions included a quiet, calming presence and a man who had ordered a sauvignon blanc. Conversation focused on his work as a professional musician and composer and on shared dual nationality. The most awkward moment involved a man at the next table staring, prompting a joking thought about inviting him to join. Matches are blind; participants answer questions about age, location, occupation, hobbies, interests and their ideal partner. Photos are selected by the organizers and first name, job and age appear. Answers may be edited and are not shared between participants, and respondents are asked to answer honestly and respectfully.
What were you hoping for? Love at first sight. No, honestly, good conversation with a good person. Someone who was willing to engage with the spirit of the evening. First impressions? He had a quiet, calming presence. He arrived just before me and had already ordered a glass of sauvignon blanc, so I knew he was a man of taste. What did you talk about? His work as a professional musician and composer, which I found fascinating.
We both have dual nationality, so we discussed the benefits of that. Most awkward moment? The guy at the next table wouldn't stop looking at us. I almost asked him if he'd like to join us! 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
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