Blind date
First impressions?
Did sparks fly when Madeline met Sam?
27, PhD student What were you hoping for?
A great date or a good story to tell the extended family at Thanksgiving.
Sam was a bit late but made up for it with his great conversation skills. I was a bit nervous and he really put me at ease. I also thought he was very cute, very open and a good listener.
What did you talk about?
Theatre. Rabies. Ghosts trapped in ice cubes. Nooch. Growing up with Harry Potter. Spicy food tolerance. My cultural adaptation to the UK – I’m from the US – and Maddie the dog.
Most awkward moment?
There were funny moments, but nothing awkward.
Good table manners?
Very good.
Best thing about Sam?
Probably his high emotional IQ – he is a great listener, is self-aware and really genuine and kind.
Would you introduce Sam to your friends?
Absolutely. He would be a natural fit.
Describe Sam in three words.
Kind, charismatic, sharp.
What do you think Sam made of you?
Probably that I was nervous (but glad to be on a date with him) and a reckless street crosser.
Did you go on somewhere?
We did. That’s where the haunted ice cube was.
And … did you kiss?
I’ll let Sam answer that.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
I wouldn’t have had to catch a train out of London. Conversation with Sam was so easy and fun.
Marks out of 10?
Sam and the evening as a whole were outstanding. So a 10! And – a spoiler – we’re going on another date!
Would you meet again?
We will!
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