Emma on Gervase
What were you hoping for?
A good time with a nice guy. Oh, and a fancy meal, too.
First impressions?
Friendly, bookish (he was reading when I turned up), and pretty cute.
What did you talk about?
Energy policy, vegan food, morality and train travel.
Any awkward moments?
None. In fact, it took us ages to stop talking long enough to order.
Good table manners?
Very fair wine distribution; that’s important.
Best thing about Gervase?
He was super interesting, a pleasure to talk to, and did not mind me quizzing him.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Absolutely.
Describe him in three words
Kind, considered, intelligent.
What do you think he made of you?
I reckon he thought I was an OK date, but perhaps a bit serious.
Did you go on somewhere?
To the pub next door for more wine.
And... did you kiss?
We did.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I would have made sure we ordered different things: we both ate the same meal.
Marks out of 10?
9.
Would you meet again?
Gervase was a sweet guy but there was no spark for me, sadly.
Gervase on Emma
What were you hoping for?
Someone I could laugh with and who shares similar values.
First impressions?
She arrived on her bike and wasn’t doing dry January.
What did you talk about?
Energy efficiency, personality types, vegetarianism.
Any awkward moments?
The winking waiting staff.
Good table manners?
Far better than mine.
Best thing about Emma?
A high boredom threshold for talking about energy policy.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Yeah, she’d go down well.
Describe her in three words
Smart, alternative, open-minded.
What do you think she made of you?
Government stooge.
Did you go on somewhere?
To a pub.
And... did you kiss?
There was some kissing.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I would not have broken my phone the evening before.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
Yes.
Emma and Gervase ate at The Gate, London N1.
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