Rudi on Kana
What were you hoping for?
Someone I had things in common with, who was funny and a good conversationalist.
First impressions?
Very good – I’d been tipped off by the photographer that my date was very good looking. (I think he thought I was punching above my weight – he was probably right.) Kana was up for a laugh and very easy to talk to.
What did you talk about?
Jobs. Music. Dating experiences. We also decided in about five minutes how we would reform education policy.
Any awkward moments?
I did start a bit of a weird conversation about the restaurant’s light fixtures – not sure where I was going with that.
Good table manners?
Excellent, we shared our starters and mains so I was chuffed when she left me the better half of the asparagus.
Best thing about Kana?
She was really engaged in the conversation – and has excellent taste in music.
Would you introduce Kana to your friends?
Indeed – I think she would cotton on to the in-jokes pretty quickly.
Describe Kana in three words.
Insightful, funny and charming.
What do you think Kana made of you?
Hopefully that I was a bit funny and didn’t talk too much!
Did you go on somewhere?
A drink in a nearby pub, to catch the last of the evening sun.
And … did you kiss?
We didn’t.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
The moment of panic when I thought I’d gone to the wrong restaurant.
Marks out of 10?
A strong 8; a great experience overall.
Would you meet again?
I would definitely want to. We did talk about it, so hopefully it’s on the cards.
Kana on Rudi
What were you hoping for?
A fun evening with someone who I’d otherwise never cross paths with – and to relish the absurdity of it all.
First impressions?
Polite and talkative. Maybe a little nervous, but who wouldn’t be?
What did you talk about?
Albums. South London hotspots. Our experiences of being an only child.
Any awkward moments?
Hailing the waiter to bring over our non-existent bill.
Good table manners?
He handled the pita and dip situation much better than I did.
Best thing about Rudi?
Kept up with my questions and had opinions on most things. Observant of things like the waiter’s outfit.
Would you introduce Rudi to your friends?
If we bumped into each other, sure.
Describe Rudi in three words.
Proud south Londoner.
What do you think Rudi made of you?
Inquisitive? Good at picking a pub?
Did you go on somewhere?
To a lovely pub garden with the romantic hum of railway tracks.
And … did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
A bit more buzz to the restaurant, but we agreed it was nice to not spend the night shouting at each other.
Marks out of 10?
A solid 6.
Would you meet again?
I imagine I’ll bump into him at a gig; we share the same taste in music so would be open to finding other bands.
Rudi and Kana ate at Penny Squares, London EC3. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
