Blind date

What happened when Nat Nakkas met Josh Blagden? Photograph: David Newby; Graham Turner, both for the Guardian

What were you hoping for?
Good food, flowing conversation and someone who would not slate me in a national paper.

First impressions?
When I?got to the restaurant, the waiter joked that the guy hadn't turned up, so I was relieved when Josh was at the bar. He seemed really laid-back and friendly.

What did you talk about?
Travel, sport, career aspirations and our aversion to technology.

Any awkward moments?
I?think the waiters may have had a bet on when our date would turn to disaster.

Good table manners?
I'd?say his matched up to mine pretty well.

Best thing about Josh?
He's a funny, genuine guy.

Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes, if only to prove that someone else in the world doesn't love technology.

Could he meet the parents?
Bit early to start thinking about that.

Did you go on somewhere?
No.

And… did you kiss?
Nope.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I would not have let so many embarrassing stories slip.

Marks out of 10?
Is this a?school test?

Would you meet again?
Yeah, why not?

What were you hoping for?
Someone I got along with.

First impressions?
Turns out we went to the same university, which was a?good ice-breaker.

What did you talk about?
Anything and everything: love of the outdoors, dogs, our mutual dislike of technology.

Any awkward moments?
No, apart from the fact we probably talked too much, because it took the waiter five attempts before we were ready to order.

Good table manners?
No?one spilled anything, although I came close to knocking over my wine.

Best thing about Nat?
She's very easy-going.

Would you introduce her to your friends?
Definitely.

Could she meet the parents?
I think they'd get on well.

Did you go on somewhere?
It was late, we were the last people in the restaurant, so we went to get the tube.

And… did you kiss?
No.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Nothing.

Marks out of 10?
9.

Would you meet again?
Yes, hopefully for a cycle ride some time.

‧ Josh and Nat ate at Almeida, London N1.

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