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Dan on Emmie
What were you hoping for?
To snog the love of my life. Failing that, I’d heard good things about the broccoli.
First impressions?
Great glasses, great Scottish accent, great punctuality. A strong start.
What did you talk about?
Living on Shetland, in Japan, Berlin, Norwich. Books. Boats.
Most awkward moment?
When some of our fellow diners started singing and dancing along to the music. Turns out there are some restaurant-goers out there who really, really love the work of Jon Bon Jovi.
Good table manners?
Absolutely.
Best thing about Emmie?
Her curiosity for art and literature. And she’s very funny.
Fancy a blind date?
ShowBlind date is Saturday’s dating column: every week, two strangers are paired up for dinner and drinks, and then spill the beans to us, answering a set of questions. This runs, with a photograph we take of each dater before the date, in Saturday magazine (in the UK) and online at theguardian.com every Saturday. It’s been running since 2009 – you can read all about how we put it together here.
What questions will I be asked?
We
ask about age, location, occupation, hobbies, interests and the type of
person you are looking to meet. If you do not think these questions
cover everything you would like to know, tell us what’s on your mind.
Can I choose who I match with?
No,
it’s a blind date! But we do ask you a bit about your interests,
preferences, etc – the more you tell us, the better the match is likely
to be.
Can I pick the photograph?
No, but don't worry: we'll choose the nicest ones.
What personal details will appear?
Your first name, job and age.
How should I answer?
Honestly
but respectfully. Be mindful of how it will read to your date, and that
Blind date reaches a large audience, in print and online.
Will I see the other person’s answers?
No. We may edit yours and theirs for a range of reasons, including length, and we may ask you for more details.
Will you find me The One?
We’ll try! Marriage! Babies!
Can I do it in my home town?
Only if it’s in the UK. Many of our applicants live in London, but we would love to hear from people living elsewhere.
How to apply
Email [email protected]
Would you introduce Emmie to your friends?
Yes, she’s great.
Describe Emmie in three words
Smart, creative, genuine.
What do you think Emmie made of you?
Here is a very normal man who designs socks and has a fetish for Scotland.
Did you go on somewhere?
No, but we were the last ones in the restaurant at closing time.
And … did you kiss?
No. I think Emmie is great, but it didn’t feel like a romantic connection.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
More broccoli. It was every bit as good as I’d imagined.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
Absolutely, we are off to see some art soon.
Emmie on Dan
What were you hoping for?
Interesting conversation with someone new, and perhaps some feedback on my dating skills.
First impressions?
Warm and friendly, excellent socks.
What did you talk about?
Places we’ve lived, ceilidh dancing, book ideas – his serious and interesting, mine extremely silly.
Most awkward moment?
None. I did feel like one side of my face was extremely red from the open fire.
Good table manners?
No notes.
Best thing about Dan?
His warm demeanour. And his socks.
Would you introduce Dan to your friends?
Sure. Dan is very gregarious and would get on with most people.
Describe Dan in three words
A lovely man.
What do you think Dan made of you?
Hopefully funny. Being Scottish definitely worked in my favour. Dan loves Scotland.
Did you go on somewhere?
We stayed until the restaurant closed, then he walked me to the station.
And … did you kiss?
Not that kind of evening.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
Probably not being quite so close to the aforementioned fire.
Marks out of 10?
A solid 7.5.
Would you meet again?
I’ve invited him along to my fifth viewing of Kerry James Marshall at the Royal Academy.
Emmie and Dan ate at The Barbary, London WC2. Fancy a blind date? Email [email protected]
