Katy on Nick
What were you hoping for?
A lovely dinner and a good chat with someone new, and to experience the craziness of having a very public blind date.
First impressions?
Friendly, open, attractive, smiley.
What did you talk about?
Bears, brown and polar, and how to avoid being eaten by them. Tattoos. Walking speed relative to Google Maps predictions. We both started a lot of topics with âdonât tell anyone this but â¦â
Most awkward moment?
I donât remember any.
Good table manners?
Perfect. Unlike mine! We shared two starters and he gave me the bigger half of both.
Best thing about Nick?
So easy to talk to and a lovely, very genuine guy. A breath of fresh air.
Q&A
Fancy a blind date?
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Blind date is Saturdayâs 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. Itâs been running since 2009 â 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 whatâs on your mind.
Can I choose who I match with?
No,
itâs a blind date! But we do ask you a bit about your interests,
preferences, etc â 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 personâs 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?
Weâll try! Marriage! Babies!
Can I do it in my home town?
Only if itâs 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]
Would you introduce Nick to your friends?
Absolutely. Thereâs nothing not to like.
Describe Nick in three words.
Considerate, smart and easy-going.
What do you think Nick made of you?
I really donât know. Probably includes that Iâm a slow walker and fussy/bossy about selfies.
Did you go on somewhere?
The pub we went to was a bit in the middle of nowhere, but we walked back together until our paths diverged.
And ⦠did you kiss?
No, but we hugged. The fact that we would have either had to declare that kiss publicly in the paper or pretend we hadnât was also a bit off-putting.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
Maybe a little more spark between us.
Marks out of 10?
Feels so wrong to rate people. So, rating the date, not the person, I would say 8.
Would you meet again?
Sure, as friends. I donât think we were each otherâs type, but who knows?
Nick on Katy
What were you hoping for?
To get to know someone interesting â and I did.
First impressions?
Good hug. Well dressed without trying too hard. Nice, open, friendly smile.
What did you talk about?
Adventures: Katy has trekked in the Congo, and Iâm looking forward to hearing about how her upcoming Arctic wild camping trip goes. Festivals, music, we had quite a lot in common there â Glastonbury stories. Mischief and whatnot. We talked about working in Africa a bit. Katy does amazing work with refugees and trauma.
Most awkward moment?
When we saw our selfies, she said: âYouâre not photogenic.â OK, I guess the camera never lies!
Good table manners?
Katyâs parents can be proud.
Best thing about Katy?
Sheâs an appreciative listener, which IÂ really value.
Would you introduce Katy to your friends?
For sure.
Describe Katy in three words.
Adventurous, caring and active.
What do you think Katy made of you?
Iâd hope she thought I was interesting, fun and a bit different.
Did you go on somewhere?
We walked down the road a bit, but on our ways home. Sorry, no juicy gossip.
And ⦠did you kiss?
Hugs, yes. Kiss, no. Katy is a good hugger, none of this air-hug, spongy blancmange stuff.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
A bit of romantic flirting chemistry.
Marks out of 10?
7.8.
Would you meet again?
Sure, it would be nice to hear and make more stories.
Katy and Nick ate at the Bull and Last, London NW5. Fancy a blind date? Email [email protected]
