Frank on Jen<\/p>\n
What were you hoping for?To meet someone with the potential for something long-term.<\/p>\n
First impressions?Confident. Shes got her life where she wants it to be.<\/p>\n
What did you talk about?Animals, crime, university, family, living abroad in hot countries, being European or not, being vegetarian or not (were not, but we should be), food, wine, sport.<\/p>\n
Any awkward moments?None for me.<\/p>\n
Good table manners?I dont worry too much about those.<\/p>\n
Best thing about Jen?She seemed very down-to-earth and natural. It felt like there were no barriers to me seeing who she is.<\/p>\n
Would you introduce her to your friends?Yes.<\/p>\n
Describe Jen in three words??Conscientious, friendly, relaxed. Those dont do her justice, though. <\/p>\n
What do you think she made of you?Ooh, tough question. Ive got a feeling she may have found herself dumbing down to my level a little more than shed have liked, but she messaged back after I gave her my number. Hopefully she enjoyed my company, as I enjoyed hers.<\/p>\n
Did you go on somewhere?We didnt, as she was staying at a friends overnight. But we stayed the course in the restaurant.<\/p>\n
If it werent for social distancing, would you have kissed?Im not sure. I think the physical chemistry might be a slow burner between us, but not out of the question if we go on future dates.<\/p>\n
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?She was facing a mirror that must have been off-putting for her.<\/p>\n
Marks out of 10?The date was an 8. <\/p>\n
Would you meet again?Yes.<\/p>\n
What were you hoping for?Ideally, the man of my dreams. More realistically, I was looking for a new experience, with good company and good food.<\/p>\n
First impressions?Frank came across as kind and polite.<\/p>\n
What did you talk about?All sorts of things, ranging from meteorology to vegetarianism to the partition of India.<\/p>\n
Any awkward moments?No.<\/p>\n
Good table manners?Absolutely.<\/p>\n
Best thing about Frank?He was very good at asking me questions, listening, and remembering what Id said.<\/p>\n
Would you introduce him to your friends?Yes, I think so.<\/p>\n
Describe Frank in three words?Attentive, kind, interesting.<\/p>\n
What do you think he made of you?Probably that Im a bit of a mix of many things?<\/p>\n
Did you go on somewhere?No, but it was gone 11pm when we left.<\/p>\n
If it werent for social distancing, would you have kissed?Not on a first date.<\/p>\n
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?I felt I didnt get to ask as many questions about him as I would normally, so I hope that didnt come across as self-absorbed.<\/p>\n
Marks out of 10?A solid 8.<\/p>\n
Would you meet again?Probably.<\/p>\n
Frank and Jen ate at Barrafina, Adelaide Street, London WC2. They were photographed separately for this image. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n View post: Frank on Jen What were you hoping for?To meet someone with the potential for something long-term. First impressions?Confident Continue reading
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