Robin on Jacquie
What were you hoping for?
To meet someone with a nice personality and similar interests.
First impressions?
An attractive, slim, smart lady.
What did you talk about?
Our lives, family, how we find being retired, but mostly about our love of travel and all the places we have been.
Most awkward moment?
Not one; the conversation flowed and we got on very well.
Good table manners?
Impeccable.
Best thing about Jacquie?
Her warm, open personality.
Would you introduce Jacquie to your friends
Absolutely, she is a very sociable person.
Describe Jacquie in three words
Charming, open, empathetic.
What do you think Jacquie made of you?
I hope she found me affable and a good dining companion.
Did you go on somewhere?
No, unfortunately I had to catch a train.
And … did you kiss?
No, a polite hug.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
Perhaps our height difference.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
Had we lived nearer to each other then yes, but sadly no.
Jacquie on Robin
What were you hoping for?
To meet a future partner, or at least a future friend.
First impressions?
What a smart, smiley man; very welcoming.
What did you talk about?
Travel, enjoying retirement, food, playing musical instruments.
Most awkward moment?
When Robin, who is well over 6ft, looked at me, 5ft, and said he was looking for someone around 5ft 6in.
Good table manners?
No problem with table manners.
Best thing about Robin?
The conversation never dried up – we had plenty to talk about.
Would you introduce Robin to your friends?
He’s a lovely man, but my boaty, musical friends wouldn’t have anything in common with Robin.
Describe Robin in three words
Charming, friendly, smiley.
What do you think Robin made of you?
He said I was lovely, so hopefully he enjoyed my company.
Did you go on somewhere?
He was eager to get back to Cambridge.
And … did you kiss?
No kiss; an awkward hug due to the large difference in height!
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
The distance between our homes. No chance for spontaneity.
Marks out of 10?
A strong 8.
Would you meet again?
We live about four hours apart, so we aren’t planning to meet again.
Jacquie and Robin ate at Quo Vadis, London W1. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
