Blind date

Lauren on Sam Before the date, what were you hoping for? Funny, nice guy and a good meal. First impressions? Tall, smiley, a good hugger. We started with me apologising for being 10 minutes late and then us talking about how hot it was. What did you talk about? Uni experiences, work, music, our families and favourite beers and ales. Any awkward moments? Nope, we were lapping up the food! Good table manners? Yeah, we tried each other's food. Best thing about him? Good listener, as well as not being shy. Would you introduce him to your friends? Yeah, he'd fit in fine. Could he meet the parents? I think Mum would approve. Did you go on somewhere? A local bar, where it got quite loud but we were digesting and enjoying a nice pint. And… did you kiss? Just a friendly hug. If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be? That we'd both been less hot and I didn't have rocket fuel tiramisu. Marks out of 10? 8-9. Would you meet again? Definitely. We exchanged cards and said we had fun before getting on separate buses home. Sam on Lauren Before the date, what were you hoping for? A nice person and fun evening! First impressions? A really happy person. I knew instantly conversation would not be a problem. What did you talk about? Life, music, family, work, beer. Covered all the bases. All the important ones. Any awkward moments? None whatsoever. Good table manners? I was concentrating on my own. I didn't order any food I could spill on myself. Best thing about her? Full of life and creative. Would you introduce her to your friends? For sure, she'd get on well with them! Could she meet the parents? Yeah, no doubt she'd get on with my mum. Everyone likes my mum. Did you go on somewhere? To a bar that had a decent beer selection. I think we had Meantime Pale . And… did you kiss? Just a friendly hug. If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be? Nothing, it was a great evening. Marks out of 10? Feels wrong marking people! But I'll do as I'm told. 7. Would you meet again? Definitely, but on more of a friendship basis. • Lauren and Sam ate at Antico , London SE1. Fancy a blind date? Email [email protected]