Helena on Adam
What were you hoping for?
For it not to be the most awkward thing on the planet.
First impressions?
He’s attractive, with a good beard.
What did you talk about?
His experience of growing up in the Middle East, religion and the sense of comfort it brings, how the Victoria line is the best tube line.
Any awkward moments?
When I made a sweeping generalisation that men are terrible at asking questions, although Adam really wasn’t.
Good table manners?
Impeccable.
Best thing about Adam?
His inquisitiveness. He seemed like a very lovely person.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes.
Describe Adam in three words?
Attractive, friendly, funny.
What do you think he made of you?
Hopefully, that I was fun.
Did you go on somewhere?
No. I suggested we grab a drink but Adam had to get up early for work.
And… did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
It would have been good if Adam hadn’t had an early start.
Marks out of 10?
7.5.
Would you meet again?
We agreed that there was no romantic spark, but that we would grab a drink when this is published.
Adam on Helena
What were you hoping for ?
A fun evening and a good story. Ideally food that wouldn’t end up all over me. I’m a horrendously messy eater.
First impressions?
Fantastic timing: she arrived at 8pm on the nose.
What did you talk about?
Homelessness, veganism, growing up with religion – it got fairly existential.
Any awkward moments?
None.
Good table manners?
Impeccable.
Best thing about Helena?
She made the whole Blind Date-on-Valentine’s Day thing very easy, despite the heart-shaped balloon hovering menacingly above us.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Absolutely. Not sure there would be a lot in common, however.
Describe Helena in three words?
Driven, passionate, smart.
What do you think she made of you?
I have terrible self-perception, but maybe a bit nervous. Not sure if the lentils caked into my trousers were noticed.
Did you go on somewhere?
No. I could hear my 5.30am alarm for work calling.
And… did you kiss?
No, a hug as we departed to different trains.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
A romantic spark and a more eventful date to flesh out these questions!
Marks out of 10?
7.
Would you meet again?
Yes, as friends to compare the reviews when this comes out.
• Helena and Adam ate at Beza, London SE17
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