Miranda on Polly
What were you hoping for?
Someone fun and kind, with good chat and good politics.
First impressions?
Really pretty and cool. She seemed confident in a way that put me at ease quickly.
What did you talk about?
Finance as a religion. ACAB. The Edinburgh fringe. Books. Italy. Volunteering. Colonialism. What our parents thought of us doing Blind Date. Growing up queer. Getting bad ratings on Airbnb.
Any awkward moments?
We read out the biographies we’d been sent about each other in advance of the date! Definitely both cringed at ourselves.
Good table manners?
Perfect.
Best thing about Polly?
She really cares about other people and the world, but doesn’t take life too seriously.
Would you introduce Polly to your friends?
Absolutely. They’d love her.
Describe Polly in three words.
Interesting, effortlessly cool.
What do you think Polly made of you?
I’m hoping that I was cute and nice!
Did you go on somewhere?
We both had work in the morning so no, but I think we were the last people in the restaurant – we were there for about four hours!
And … did you kiss?
We didn’t. Shoulda!
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
It was a really lovely evening. I don’t think I would change anything.
Marks out of 10?
10s across the board. How embarrassing if she now gives me a 4!
Would you meet again?
Absolutely.
Polly on Miranda
What were you hoping for?
A sunny summer evening with gorgeous company, wine and pasta.
First impressions?
Very pretty and she put me at ease.
What did you talk about?
Inflatable bath tubs. Queer community groups of Nottingham. Urges to climb up random ladders in the restaurant.
Any awkward moments?
I finished my meal in about 10 seconds, while she had barely started …
Good table manners?
Faultless, and I really liked when she very bluntly said “no” when I offered her some of my dessert.
Best thing about Miranda?
She’s super-motivated and interesting.
Would you introduce Miranda to your friends?
Miranda would get on with anyone, so they would be just fine!
Describe Miranda in three words
Warm, funny and driven.
What do you think Miranda made of you?
Perhaps that I was erratically chatty. I also worry she thought I was serious when I said that I’m into the idea of being serenaded with drumming.
Did you go on somewhere?
Just a little stroll to our respective transport homes.
And … did you kiss?
We did not.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
For lovely company, nothing, but I am not sure it had a romantic spark.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
I would be happily surprised to bump into her at a queer comedy night.
Miranda and Polly ate at Cin Cin, London W1. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
