Mick on Tongee
What were you hoping for?
Not to make a complete fool of myself, and have a nice time with a nice person – anything more than that would be a bonus.
First impressions?
Lovely, friendly smile.
What did you talk about?
Psychology. Ghosts. Work. Spirituality. Film. Music. The meaning of strife – I mean life.
Any awkward moments?
I asked Tongee if I could use an interdental brush, briefly.
Good table manners?
Impeccable: we decided not to share and we ended up sharing anyway. Tongee also chose a great wine.
Best thing about Tongee?
Just an all-round lovely person.
Would you introduce Tongee to your friends?
If I had any friends, yes.
Describe Tongee in three words?
Kind, wise, intelligent, empathetic. OK that’s four, but who’s counting?
What do you think Tongee made of you?
Perhaps a nice-ish chap who talks too much.
Did you go on somewhere?
No, but we were mostly going the same way home, so we took the tube together.
And … did you kiss?
No, but we did hug.
Q&A
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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
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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]
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
I should have had the fish and chips starter.
Marks out of 10?
10.
Would you meet again?
As friends, yes.
Tongee on Mick
What were you hoping for?
I was just open to whatever the evening would bring.
First impressions?
More conservative dresser than I had expected, and no drumsticks in sight!
What did you talk about?
The meaning of life. Having varied careers. Finding what makes us happy. Music. Ghost stories. Inexplicable spiritual experiences. What God thinks of the human race. And whether we had room for dessert.
Any awkward moments?
None.
Good table manners?
Excellent. He let me choose the wine – which was great because I am picky.
Best thing about Mick?
Really interesting experiences and views without the arrogance that sometimes comes with that. Definitely not a standard, run-of-the-mill guy.
Would you introduce Mick to your friends?
Definitely.
Describe Mick in three words?
Open-minded, engaging, creative.
What do you think Mick made of you?
No idea, but we could have talked much longer.
Did you go on somewhere?
No. I was concerned about missing my train, but could happily have done so.
And … did you kiss?
Nope. Too soon for me, but we had a great hug
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
I wish I had skipped lunch. The food was fabulous but there was so much.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
We swapped numbers and texted post-dinner, so who knows?
Mick and Tongee ate at Chakra Kensington, London W8. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian
