Sam on Robbie
Just what happened to be you hoping for?
Everything we all hope for: relationship and a good time with a hot stranger.
First thoughts?
You are not a stranger!
Exactly what do you mention?
How odd it actually was that individuals have been paired with somebody we currently understood, in addition to plainly quite amazing matchmaking skills of the Blind Date group.
Any embarrassing minutes?
When he asked exactly why I never ever messaged him right back after the guy questioned me personally aside for a glass or two a few months ago (he was really comprehension). In addition, the a gay couple exactly who hit on united states inside the club afterwards, right after which heckled us in the street.
Good table ways?
Admirable.
Smartest thing about Robbie?
His laid-back and enjoyable nature â and therefore the guy sneezes as he’s full.
Would you present him to your pals?
Really, the guy currently understands a few. So why not others?
Describe Robbie in three words
Big, fun, energy.
Exactly what do you believe the guy manufactured from you?
a tall, giggly, Scottish idiot with a desire for purchasing
Do you go on somewhere?
a club in Soho for some even more products.
And⦠did you kiss?
Yes, for the whole of Soho to see â vibrant.
In the event that you could change a factor regarding the evening, what would it be?
That custard buns finished up in my case. I possibly could’ve really used anyone to soak up the alcohol on the way house, or perhaps to snack on when I compose these responses.
Scars off 10?
9.
Might you satisfy again?
Certain thing, it would be a waste not to.
Q&A
Fancy a blind go out?
Reveal
Reveal
Blind time is Saturday’s matchmaking column: each week, two
complete strangers tend to be paired up for lunch and drinks, after which pour the beans
to us, answering a set of concerns. This works, with a photograph we
get of every dater ahead of the big date, in Saturday mag (during the
UK) and online at
theguardian.com
every Saturday. This has been operating since 2009 â possible
read everything about how we put it with each other here
.
What concerns will I be asked?
We
enquire about age, place, job, passions, passions together with variety of
individual you’re looking to generally meet. If you do not believe these concerns
protect anything you would want to know, tell us what is on your mind.
Should I pick whom we match with?
No,
its a blind date! But we do ask you slightly concerning your passions,
tastes, etc â the greater you inform us, the greater the match is probably
to-be.
May I find the picture?
No, but try not to stress: we’re going to opt for the nicest ones.
Exactly what personal details will be?
Your first name, task and get older.
Exactly how do I need to respond to?
Seriously
but pleasantly. Keep an eye on how it will read towards go out, hence
Blind date reaches a sizable audience, in publications and online.
Can I begin to see the other individual’s answers?
No. we could possibly edit your own website and theirs for a variety of reasons, such as length, therefore may ask you for lots more details.
Would you get a hold of me personally one?
We’ll try! Marriage! Infants!
Am I able to do it in my house town?
Only if its in the UK. Many of our people live-in London, but we would like to hear from individuals residing elsewhere.
How to implement
Email
blind.date@theguardian.com
Robbie on Sam
Just what had been you hoping for?
Please perhaps not some body I talked to on programs prior to.
1st impressions?
It’s Sam from Tinder!
What do you explore?
Our very own shared pal Nancy, Quorn picnic eggs,
Drag Race UK
, Scotland.
Any shameful times?
The couple next to you asking united states incredibly embarrassing questions relating to intercourse.
Great table manners?
Sam was the right pescatarian sharing lover.
Ideal thing about Sam?
He’s an outright smiler.
Is it possible you present him your friends?
He already understands various, but surely.
Describe Sam in three terms
Cute, chatty, positive.
What exactly do you would imagine the guy made of you?
Tiny, funny, an easy task to talk to.
Do you embark on someplace?
A local homosexual club for a pull tv show.
And⦠do you hug?
A snog outside the tube.
In the event that you could change the one thing regarding night, what would it is?
Softer lighting within the restaurant.
Marks out of 10?
9.
Do you really satisfy once more?
Definitely.
Robbie and Sam ate at
Bun Residence
, London WC2
Fancy a blind time? E-mail
blind.date@theguardian.com
If you’re looking to meet up someone like-minded, visit
soulmates.theguardian.com