Divya on Kishan
What were you hoping for?
True love … or at least a good dating story for my friends.
First impressions?
Smart, well read (he was reading a book when I came in), nice.
What did you talk about?
Where we live/grew up. Our Indian roots. Lord of the Rings. Standup comedy. Our worst travel experiences.
Most awkward moment?
When I tried to get some of the fries we were sharing on to my plate and they dropped unceremoniously off my fork.
Good table manners?
Well, we were eating loaded fried-chicken burgers and fries, so considering that, yeah, definitely.
Best thing about Kishan?
He was really friendly and easy to speak to.
Would you introduce Kishan to your friends?
Yeah, he’d get on with them.
Describe Kishan in three words.
Nice, funny and easy-going.
What do you think Kishan made of you?
Only good things, I hope!
Did you go on somewhere?
No, I think we were both exhausted after a long day of work, and we both had work again the next day.
And … did you kiss?
Nope, just a hug before we left.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
The food was amazing but a bit messy – it was definitely more of a fourth- or fifth-date kind of menu.
Marks out of 10?
It was a good first date is all I’ll say.
Would you meet again?
Yes.
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]
Kishan on Divya
What were you hoping for?
Someone fun and interesting.
First impressions?
Easygoing and sweet. She made the night very relaxing.
What did you talk about?
Travel stories. Our favourite TV shows … we ended up quoting scenes from Modern Family to each other.
Most awkward moment?
The burgers – not the most graceful of meals to eat on a first date.
Good table manners?
Like I said, messy burger, so in that context I didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary.
Best thing about Divya?
Her confidence: she knows what she wants.
Would you introduce Divya to your friends?
Yeah, I’m sure she’d get on well with them.
Describe Divya in three words.
Fun, confident and sweet.
What do you think Divya made of you?
I hope I came across as interesting and funny.
Did you go on somewhere?
No, it was a weeknight.
And … did you kiss?
Only pecks on the cheek.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
I wish it hadn’t been a school night, so we could have stayed longer.
Marks out of 10?
I’m not going to use numbers.
Would you meet again?
We’ve exchanged phone numbers, so let’s see what happens.
Divya and Kishan ate at Valderrama’s, London N1. Fancy a blind date? Email [email protected]
