**Interview with Sophie and Jack: A Look into Their Blind Date Experience**
**Sophie, 28, Community Manager in Tech:**
– **What were you hoping for?**
I was really hoping someone would describe their first impression of me as “love at first sight.” If that didn’t happen, a good laugh would suffice.
– **First impressions?**
I found him very charming and happy. He stood up to greet me with a warm hug, which was nice.
– **What did you talk about?**
We discussed quite a range: Georgia (the country), what sports we’d play all day if work wasn’t an issue, our shared background in product design, and I even joked about framing this article to hang on my wall. Oh, and I shared my true love: Herefordshire!
– **Most awkward moment?**
He mistakenly called Herefordshire “Hertfordshire.” I tried to brush it off, attributing it to my quiet voice, but I was internally cringing! I suggested we make pig faces against the window for our selfie, which I think he found a bit strange.
– **Good table manners?**
He had excellent table manners—nothing spilled on his white T-shirt!
– **Best thing about Jack?**
He really excels at asking questions and keeping the conversation engaging.
– **Would you introduce Jack to your friends?**
Absolutely! I’m sure they’d love him.
– **Describe Jack in three words.**
Inquisitive, fun, driven.
– **What do you think Jack made of you?**
It wasn’t love at first sight from his side either, but I hope he thought I was a fun person to be around.
– **Did you go on somewhere after?**
No, we went our separate ways.
– **And did you kiss?**
Not this time.
– **If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?**
I wish we had done pig faces for our photo!
– **Marks out of 10?**
I’d give it an 8. Jack was an excellent blind date.
– **Would you meet again?**
He was lovely, and I had a fantastic evening, but I didn’t feel a romantic connection. However, I’d be happy to be friends!
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**Jack, 26, Manager of a Food Delivery Startup:**
– **What were you hoping for?**
I just wanted a fun date filled with chemistry and to avoid any embarrassing moments that might get published in a national newspaper!
– **First impressions?**
She seemed calm and self-assured, especially since she showed up on time despite being sent to the wrong restaurant.
– **What did you talk about?**
We chatted about her appearances on reality TV, a memorable trip she took to Georgia, and we were both pleasantly surprised by how much we actually had in common.
– **Most awkward moment?**
When she mentioned she would frame our picture together and display it in her family home. It caught me off guard!
– **Good table manners?**
I was just glad the waiter pointed out which fork to use for our starter!
– **Best thing about Sophie?**
She’s a professional conversationalist, full of interesting questions and funny stories. We ended up talking for over three hours and barely scratched the surface.
– **Would you introduce Sophie to your friends?**
Definitely! She has a way of making time fly, so why not!
– **Describe Sophie in three words.**
Creative, funny, interesting.
– **What do you think Sophie made of you?**
I think she was impressed I recently graduated to using a 3-in-1 shower gel!
– **Did you go on somewhere after?**
We walked each other to the station.
– **And did you kiss?**
No, we didn’t.
– **If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?**
Honestly, I couldn’t fault it. But it felt more like a friend-date than a romantic date.
– **Marks out of 10?**
I’d give it an 8, but it just lacked that romantic spark.
– **Would you meet again?**
Sure, I don’t see why not—as friends.
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Sophie and Jack enjoyed their date at the Coach Maker’s Arms in London W1. Interested in trying out a blind date? You can apply by emailing blind.date@theguardian.com.