Blind date

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/apr/11/blind-date-russell-meets-jennifer

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Russell on Jennifer

What were you hoping for? I was just looking forward to trying something new.

First impressions? She’s hot! And has an interesting haircut. I like it.

What did you talk about?We had deep conversations: the perfect relationship, the middle child syndrome we both seem to suffer from.

Any awkward moments?Everything seemed to go well.

Good table manners?Yes, very good.

Best thing about Jennifer?Her uniqueness – hair, accent, outlook on life.

Would you introduce her to your friends?Possibly. I don’t introduce girls to my friends unless something becomes serious.

Describe her in three wordsQuirky, unique and beautiful.

What do you think she made of you? I think she liked me. There were a lot of deep stares across the table, a lot of high fives.

Did you go on somewhere?No. It was a school night.

And… did you kiss?A gentleman never kisses and tells! (But no, we didn’t.)

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?To have spent longer with Jenny, but I guess that’s what second dates are for

Marks out of 10?8.9.

Would you meet again?It depends on her review. If it’s positive, then why not?

Jennifer on Russell

What were you hoping for? A raconteur and a gentleman.

First impressions? Easy on the eye, nice smile.

What did you talk about?His 50-inch TV, his travelling, life mottos, carbohydrates.

Any awkward moments?He did insinuate I could make money “entertaining” lonely businessmen in the bar.

Good table manners?He was on a no-carb day. Boring. I ate his chips.

Best thing about Russell?His pocket handkerchief was a lovely colour; I liked how it matched his socks.

Would you introduce him to your friends?Only if they needed help with a sales pitch, or a personal trainer.

Describe him in three wordsHard to read.

What do you think he made of you? Not his cup of tea. He told me how he normally takes first dates for a coffee, so he can make a quick getaway after one drink if needs be. I think I’d be the one-coffee girl. I think my haircut scared him.

Did you go on somewhere?No.

And… did you kiss?No, just a hug.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?A little honesty/vulnerability wouldn’t have gone amiss – everything felt staged. I should have taken his carbs home in a doggy bag.

Marks out of 10?5.

Would you meet again?No.

• Russell and Jennifer ate at Brasserie Joel, London SE1.

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