Billy on Phoebe
What had been you hoping for?
To satisfy somebody completely different who I could by no means have met via mates or apps.
First impressions?
Phoebe was instantly very welcoming and straightforward to speak to.
What did you speak about?
Travelling, learning, dwelling at house in maturity, and surviving our earlier jobs within the public sector. We additionally discovered we grew up shut to one another, and he or she has been working for the college the place I did my PhD – small world.
Most awkward second?
Most likely asking for the invoice. We didn’t wish to appear like dine and dashers.
Good desk manners?
Faultless. She was way more on high of protecting our waters stuffed, which felt a bit ungentlemanly on my half.
Smartest thing about Phoebe?
She is so down-to-earth and straightforward to talk with.
Would you introduce Phoebe to your mates?
I’d be joyful to. However I feel I’d be doing in order a pal (spoiler alert).
Describe Phoebe in three phrases
Heat, cultured, adventurous.
What questions will I be requested?
Wen ask about age, location, occupation, hobbies, pursuits and the sort ofn individual you want to meet. If you don’t assume these questions ncover all the things you wish to know, inform us what’s in your thoughts.
Can I select who I match with?
No,n it’s a blind date! However we do ask you a bit about your pursuits, npreferences, and so forth – the extra you inform us, the higher the match is probably going nto be.
Can I decide the {photograph}?
No, however don’t be concerned: we’ll select the nicest ones.
What private particulars will seem?
Your first identify, job and age.
How ought to I reply?
Honestlyn however respectfully. Be conscious of the way it will learn to your date, and thatn Blind date reaches a big viewers, in print and on-line.
Will I see the opposite individual’s solutions?
No. We might edit yours and theirs for a variety of causes, together with size, and we might ask you for extra particulars.
Will you discover me The One?
We’ll attempt! Marriage! Infants!
Can I do it in my house city?
Provided that it’s within the UK. Lots of our candidates stay in London, however we’d love to listen to from folks dwelling elsewhere.
The best way to apply
E-mail blind.date@theguardian.com
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Q&A
Fancy a blind date?
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strangers are paired up for dinner and drinks, after which spill the beans
to us, answering a set of questions. This runs, with {a photograph} we
take of every dater earlier than the date, in Saturday journal (within the
UK) and on-line at theguardian.com each Saturday. It’s been operating since 2009 – you may read all about how we put it together here.
What questions will I be requested?
We
ask about age, location, occupation, hobbies, pursuits and the kind of
individual you want to meet. If you don’t assume these questions
cowl all the things you wish to know, inform us what’s in your thoughts.
Can I select who I match with?
No,
it’s a blind date! However we do ask you a bit about your pursuits,
preferences, and so forth – the extra you inform us, the higher the match is probably going
to be.
Can I decide the {photograph}?
No, however don’t be concerned: we’ll select the nicest ones.
What private particulars will seem?
Your first identify, job and age.
How ought to I reply?
Actually
however respectfully. Be conscious of the way it will learn to your date, and that
Blind date reaches a big viewers, in print and on-line.
Will I see the opposite individual’s solutions?
No. We might edit yours and theirs for a variety of causes, together with size, and we might ask you for extra particulars.
Will you discover me The One?
We’ll attempt! Marriage! Infants!
Can I do it in my house city?
Provided that it’s within the UK. Lots of our candidates stay in London, however we’d love to listen to from folks dwelling elsewhere.
The best way to apply
E-mail blind.date@theguardian.com
What do you assume Phoebe made from you?
I feel we received on properly, so I hope she discovered me good firm.
Did you go on someplace?
Only a fast wander again to the station.
And … did you kiss?
We didn’t, only a hug by the limitations. I don’t assume both of us had been feeling that type of vibe from the night.
In case you might change one factor in regards to the night, what would it not be?
I might’ve ordered a few of the non-alcoholic wine Phoebe was consuming; it appeared intriguing.
Marks out of 10?
7.5. I had a good time, however I don’t assume there was any romantic spark.
Would you meet once more?
I don’t assume one other date is on the playing cards, however I’d be up for a catchup in some unspecified time in the future.
Phoebe on Billy
What had been you hoping for?
A south London accent.
First impressions?
South London, no accent.
What did you speak about?
Feeling 16 once more, karaoke, hope for a new left wing, favorite books. I additionally discovered that budgies can argue like siblings – Billy has two: Egg and Yolky.
Most awkward second?
My lateness … very not like me.
Good desk manners?
I used to be glad he was up for attempting the golden beetroot.
Smartest thing about Billy?
His contentment – one thing I typically lack.
Would you introduce Billy to your mates?
Billy is kind of completely different from my mates, which was refreshing, however I’m undecided they’ve a lot in frequent.
Describe Billy in three phrases
Candy, optimistic, and real.
What do you assume Billy made from you?
Possibly a bit chaotic, and extra spontaneous than I actually am. (I’m not positive anybody is ever their true self on a primary date.)
Did you go on someplace?
No.
And … did you kiss?
We didn’t.
In case you might change one factor in regards to the night, what would it not be?
I want we had sat outdoors.
Marks out of 10?
General, 7.5. I hadn’t anticipated to have such a pleasant night with a complete stranger.
Would you meet once more?
No, I feel we’re searching for various things – and possibly completely different folks.
Phoebe and Billy ate at Brunswick House, London SW8. Fancy a blind date? E-mail blind.date@theguardian.com