"What were you hoping for? To meet a silly softie with a penchant for the occasional deep chat. First impressions? Great smile and lovely energy. We got seated at separate tables, so there were a few awkward glances until the manager figured out we were on a Blind date. What did you talk about? American versus British-isms (you say trunk, we say boot etc). Politics. Our ins and outs for 2026."
"Most awkward moment? I told Sam about a horrific date in which I almost drowned in Hampstead Heath ponds. I thought it was a funny story, but he seemed more concerned than amused. Good table manners? Sam's were excellent. Mine diabolical. Best thing about Sam? I love that his mantra for 2026 is saying yes more, and also very cool that he's relocated to London for a fresh start."
Two strangers met for a blind date; expectations included meeting a silly softie who enjoyed occasional deep conversation. Separate seating caused awkward glances until staff realized they were paired. Conversation covered American versus British idioms, politics, and plans for 2026. An awkward moment arose when one recounted almost drowning in Hampstead Heath ponds; the other seemed more concerned than amused. Sam displayed excellent table manners while the narrator admitted diabolical ones. Sam relocated to London and plans to say yes more in 2026. Blind-date pairings occur weekly, use pre-date photographs, have run since 2009, and require first name, job and age.
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