Steven on Arabella:

What were you hoping for?

I wasn’t expecting much because of the mystery of the blind date process. It just felt like an adventure! I wasn’t expecting much, just hoped for good conversation.

So, you guys met at the Mitre, what were the vibes like?

The vibe of the pub made a good setting for conversation.

Did the date meet your expectations?

Yeah - it was fun and chill. It was a good experience!

What were your first impressions?

Firstly, I thought she was gorgeous. Additionally, I thought she was really good to talk to.

What did you guys talk about? Did you have much in common?

I thought we had a lot in common. We’ve both debated so we spoke about that. In general, I thought we had similarities.

Were there any awkward moments?

There were definitely ups and downs.

How would you describe Arabella in three words?

Gorgeous, relaxed, conversationalist.

What do you think Arabella thought of you?

It’s hard to guess. I really don’t know. I think she probably thought I was quite formal and professional because of my background.

Would you see Arabella again?

“ I think we need to establish a solid friend basis before we progress to a romantic one”

I think so, we exchanged contacts, and I plan on inviting her for a formal or visit to my college. I think we need to establish a solid friend basis before we progress to a romantic one.

What would you rate the date out of ten?

Seven.

If you could change anything about the evening, what would it be?

I think I’d try to be more relaxed and chilled in the date. Because of my professionalism, it’s quite hard to wind down, so I’d change that.

Do you have any anecdotes that you’d tell your friends?

She lives in Paris, so it was funny discussing how, as an outsider to Paris, I thought the Olympics were impressive and exciting, but she said it was too much and rather annoying!

Arabella on Steven:

What were you hoping for?

I didn’t have any expectations per se, but I was hoping that I’d meet someone who was up for a laugh, who doesn’t take themselves too seriously.

Did the date meet your expectations?

“ It didn’t meet my expectations because it was basically out of this world!”

I was thinking I’d just have a chat with a stranger over a singular pint. It didn’t meet my expectations because it was basically out of this world!

What were your first impressions?

Well my date ordered a bottle of wine before I even got there, and then I went to the bathroom shortly after arriving and he ordered another – we were nowhere near done with the first! I thought that was quite ambitious. He was nice and polite though! He was wearing a full three-piece suit, wearing the full shebang!

What did you guys talk about? Did you have much in common?

He spoke a lot about trading and business which was interesting. I don’t think we had much in common. He seemed very focused on his studies, whereas I enjoy going out a little more and having a bit more fun.

Were there any awkward moments?

Yeah – he brought a gift for me! The gift is really cute to be fair. It caught me off guard because I’ve not experienced that before, so it was a bit awkward because I didn’t really know how to act.

How would you describe Steven in three words?

Focused, polite, forthcoming.

What do you think Steven thought of you?

I think he thought that I was nice, interesting, and pretty – not to pat myself on the back! He must have liked me because he asked for my number, so I don’t think he had a bad time.

Would you see Steven again?

No. He is very nice, but I don’t think we have all that much to talk about.

What would you rate the date out of ten?

Three.

If you could change anything about the evening, what would it be?

I would have preferred if he waited with ordering drinks until I got there. We could have then ordered one drink separately, and then when the drink was done, reassess if we want to stay and get another drink or leave. Whereas I felt like I was tied to staying with the bottle of wine. It would also mean I could get a choice in what I drank!

Do you have any anecdotes that you’d tell your friends?

Honestly, the whole date was an experience!