Hugh on Edie
What were you hoping for?
An exciting, exhilarating experience and a beautiful lady to talk to.
First impressions?
When she arrived, on time, I thought she looked stunning, and when we started to talk the conversation just flowed. We seemed to click straight away.
What did you talk about?
Our backgrounds and family. Music. Food. But for me, the best surprise was that she speaks Catalan, my mother tongue!
Most awkward moment?
It was definitely waiting for her arrival. I was a bit early and ordered myself a negroni to settle the nerves.
Good table manners?
Brilliant.
Best thing about Edie?
She laughed a lot, and I liked the way her face lit up.
Would you introduce Edie to your friends?
Definitely, she is fun and a good craic!
Q&AFancy a blind date?
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Blind 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 blind.date@theguardian.com
Describe Edie in three words.
Glorious, exciting, admirable.
What do you think Edie made of you?
We swapped numbers: I think that sends out good vibes, no?
Did you go on somewhere?
She gave me a lift to where I was staying …
And … did you kiss?
We hugged … Never say never!
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
That it had lasted longer. The food was sensational, the company too. Does that sound a bit cheesy?
Marks out of 10?
A solid 10.
Would you meet again?
Yes, 100%.
Edie on Hugh
What were you hoping for?
Someone who was easy to talk to and funny. Anything else would be a bonus.
First impressions?
I nearly jumped out of my skin when he shouted “Are you Edie?” before I was through the door of the restaurant. He was smiley, friendly and relaxed.
What did you talk about?
Births, deaths and marriages. A shared love of Catalunya. Music. Instruments. My puppy named Peter. Family.
Most awkward moment?
A huge cheese plant next to him kept covering his head as he was talking. We decided to name her (Kitty) and let her join the date.
Good table manners?
We spent the evening competing for best table manners.
Best thing about Hugh?
He doesn’t take himself too seriously, which gives a good vibe.
Would you introduce Hugh to your friends?
Of course. They would find him funny.
Describe Hugh in three words.
Funny, interesting, relaxed.
What do you think Hugh made of you?
I think he was a little disappointed I wasn’t as passionate about bands/music as him. He kept coming back to music and asking me questions about bands, and I think I got the answers wrong.
Did you go on somewhere?
We stayed until the restaurant closed as we were chatting away. He asked me to give him a lift to where he was staying, which I found a little awkward. I felt put on the spot.
And … did you kiss?
We had a two-cheek European kiss and said, “Bona nit”.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
Nothing.
Marks out of 10?
A solid 8.
Would you meet again?
Sure, but on a friendship level.
Hugh and Edie ate at Bar Etna in Altrincham. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
