Denise on Lizzie
What were you hoping for?
To enjoy my blind date’s company, some chemistry between us and ultimately have a pleasant evening with lots to talk about.
First impressions?
Attractive – she had a positive demeanour about her and was very intriguing.
What did you talk about?
Movies. The TV series 90 Day Fiancé. Tattoos and piercings. Kickboxing. Star signs. Switzerland. And our first experience of going on a blind date. The conversation was seamless – there was never a dull moment.
Any awkward moments?
As far as I can remember, not at all!
Good table manners?
Yes, 10 out of 10.
Best thing about Lizzie?
Very easy to talk to, approachable and someone I can see myself dating.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
I would be happy to.
Describe Lizzie in three words
Funny, attractive, genuine.
What do you think she made of you?
That I could hold down a relatively interesting conversation.
Did you go on somewhere?
Unfortunately not – it was a school night – but nevertheless we stayed at the restaurant until closing time – a sign of a great date, perhaps?
And … did you kiss?
Ha ha, yes, we did. There was some chemistry in the air.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
Most probably have one or two more cocktails.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
I would be happy to. We exchanged numbers, so I’m assuming that she’d want to meet up again too.
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Lizzie on Denise
What were you hoping for?
A nice evening and to meet someone new.
First impressions?
I thought she was pretty. I noticed her bright shirt, which was lovely – I think that was the first compliment I gave her.
What did you talk about?
What we do for work, which is fairly similar. Holidays.
Any awkward moments?
Not really. I was worried I was eating too many prawn crackers in front of her, as I’d arrived feeling very hungry.
Good table manners?
Lovely.
Best thing about Denise?
She was easy to talk to and we did a lot of laughing. I felt like we clicked.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Definitely, I think she’d fit in well.
Describe Denise in three words
Funny, sweet, pretty.
What do you think she made of you?
I think she liked me. She gave me a few compliments, which are always nice to hear.
Did you go on somewhere?
Unfortunately I had work the next day.
And … did you kiss?
There may have been a little kiss …
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If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
I would have liked a date on a Friday, so I could have stayed out later.
Marks out of 10?
9.
Would you meet again?
I’d like to. Even if things don’t turn romantic, it would be nice to make a new friend. She is a lovely person.
Denise and Lizzie ate at Giggling Squid, Chislehurst, Kent. Fancy a blind date? Email [email protected]
