Blind date

Did Louise Vaccarello and David Pringle hit it off? Photograph: Sarah Lee; Graham Turner, both for the Guardian

What were you hoping for?
My Mr Right.

First impressions?
Maybe slightly too casually dressed for a first date.

What did you talk about?
Everything!

Any awkward moments?
Not really. The conversation flowed and we never seemed to be short of things to discuss.

Good table manners?
Yes.

Best thing about David?
Friendly and easy to talk to.

Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes, I'm sure they would like him.

Could he meet the parents?
The right girl's parents.

Did you go on somewhere?
No. It was late when we left the restaurant and I?had to catch a train home.

And… did you kiss?
No. He's a?very?nice guy, but I?didn't feel any romantic connection with him.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I really enjoyed the evening – the restaurant was amazing – but unfortunately David is?just not my Mr Right.

Marks out of 10?
7.

Would you meet again?
Yes, but only as friends.

What were you hoping for?
Didn't mind. Hoped she would be interesting.

First impressions?
She was pretty and seemed nice.

What did you talk about?
Work, hobbies, interests and general get-to-know-you stuff.

Any awkward moments?
Not that I can think of.

Good table manners?
Yep,?perfect.

Best thing about Louise?
Great smile, really interesting and easy to get on with.

Would you introduce her to your friends?
Yep, that would be fine.

Could she meet the parents?
Yep, that would be fine again.

Did you go on somewhere?
Nope. She had to catch the train home.

And… did you kiss?
No.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I had a?great evening, so it would have been nice to go somewhere afterwards.

Marks out of 10?
8.

Would you meet again?
Happily.

‧ Louise and David ate at Gaucho Piccadilly, London W1. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@guardian.co.uk

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