Sam on Yolanta
What were you hoping for?
A fun evening and good conversation.
First impressions?
Stunning, great smile and worth the wait! She was a little late …
What did you talk about?
Lots, we were there for four hours. Yolanta’s ever growing list of talents: Danish stool making, scriptwriting, painting, magazine and film editing. And the time she met the Queen.
Most awkward moment?
I was quite early, and she was a little late, so I spent a fair while sat at the table alone wondering if I was about to be stood up for a Blind Date.
Good table manners?
Impeccable.
Best thing about Yolanta?
She seems to be someone who isn’t afraid to try new things, and when she does she really goes for them.
Would you introduce Yolanta to your friends?
Yes.
Describe Yolanta in three words.
Intelligent, engaging, beautiful.
What do you think Yolanta made of you?
Strong eyebrows apparently … I think that’s a good thing?
Did you go on somewhere?
No, she had a 5am wake up for a shoot. I walked her to the station.
And … did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
I would have dressed up a little more. (I live on a boat and can’t power an iron so felt a little scruffy.)
Marks out of 10?
9. Loses a point for the late arrival, but otherwise a great evening.
Would you meet again?
Yes, we exchanged numbers.
Q&A
Fancy 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 [email protected]
Yolanta on Sam
What were you hoping for?
Someone creative with a similar love for film, art and making things. And putting myself out there to meet someone new.
First impressions?
I was 10 minutes late and he was very early, but he was so nice and didn’t make me feel bad about it. He had a calming energy and was easy to talk to.
What did you talk about?
He’s travelled to some really awesome places and so have I. Fixing up his houseboat, which looks epic. My love for courses – I showed him my scar from a recent woodworking class.
Most awkward moment?
Maybe the odd silence between conversations but it felt comfortable.
Good table manners?
We were as bad as each other: we didn’t take ourselves too seriously.
Best thing about Sam?
He came across as a lovely person.
Would you introduce Sam to your friends?
My friends are inquisitive and emotionally intelligent, so they’d get on like a house on fire.
Describe Sam in three words.
Adventurous. Kind. Empathic.
What do you think Sam made of you?
I hope he also had a good time.
Did you go on somewhere?
No, but he walked me to the station in the freezing cold, which was sweet.
And … did you kiss?
I don’t kiss on the first date and he didn’t try to, which I appreciated. I like to take things slow to be sure about the connection before anything physical.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
Honestly, it’s hard to think of anything.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
Yes, we exchanged numbers.
Yolanta and Sam ate at Macellaio RC Soho, London, W1. Fancy a blind date? Email [email protected]
