Becky on Alex
Hopes and fears before the date?
I feared that we wouldn’t have anything in common and it was going to be the most awkward hour of my life. Hoped that he’d have a good sense of humour.
What’s your usual type?
Outgoing with a good smile.
First impressions?
He seemed friendly and fairly easy to talk to.
What did you chat about?
(I cant really remember!) We worked out that we had both been on the uni ski trip last year without realising, what things we are involved with at uni, and how we had managed to be on this blind date in the first place!
Any awkward moments?
The fire alarm going off and working out if we needed to get out of the pub or not!
How were their table manners?
He was polite
His/her best feature?
He’s easy going
His worst feature?
He came from Derwent!
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes
Could he/she meet the parents?
Yep, I’m sure he would make a good impression.
How did you part?
A friendly hug
Marks out of 10?
7
Would you like to meet again?
Yes but as friends
Alex on Becky
Hopes and fears before the date?
I was pretty apprehensive, I didn’t know anything about her so there was a distinct possibility of awkwardness or boredom. I was pretty confident that sex wasn’t on the cards, but I hoped that we’d get along OK and the food would be good.
What’s your usual type?
I wouldn’t say that I have a specific type, but I usually like girls who are slim and often, but not necessarily, blonde. A good sense of humour is the only vital thing really, that and above average intelligence.
First impressions?
I saw Becky cycling towards the Rose & Crown. She seemed to find the whole thing quite funny, which was definitely a good sign.
What did you chat about?
Our interests, including her talent at the recorder, which she assured me is a proper instrument.
Any awkward moments?
Despite being introduced we didn’t remember each other’s names.
What did you eat and how was the food?
I had the steak and it was very good – I
would definitely recommend it. I think she had scampi.
How were their table manners?
Immaculate
Her best feature?
She was really friendly which was great because otherwise it could have been a difficult evening.
Her worst feature?
Her lack of a cycling helmet. Come on, it’s not cool, it’s not impressive – it’s just illegal and dangerous and an unnecessary risk.
Could she meet the parents?
I don’t see why not
How did you part?
A friendly hug, made slightly awkward by her bike getting in the way. She then peddled off into the sunset
Marks out of 10?
7 – She was really nice and funny but there wasn’t any romantic connection.