Matt on Holly
What were you hoping for?
An evening of good conversation.
First impressions?
Nice eyes and smile.
What did you talk about?
Music, travel (and Brexit), pizza toppings and films so bad, they’re good.
Any awkward moments?
My pizza turned up 45 minutes before hers did. I felt bad eating mine while she was still waiting.
Good table manners?
Impeccable.
How long did you stay on the call?
Three and a half hours.
Best thing about Holly?
I felt really at ease talking to her and she had some good to stories to tell.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
For sure.
Describe Holly in three words
Bright, bubbly and easy-going.
What do you think she made of you?
I’m not sure. She said I was the first person she had spoken to in a while who wasn’t a work colleague or family member. The time went very quickly and I think the conversation flowed pretty well.
Any connection issues?
Nothing that affected the vibe of the evening.
And... did you swap numbers?
We did!
How did the call end?
Positively. We gave each other homework: I have to watch Galaxy Quest and she’s got to watch Rubber.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
To be face to face.
Marks out of 10?
Is it OK to give top marks? We have a lot in common, in tastes and outlook.
Would you meet again?
Lockdown dependent, I’d like to think so.
Q&A
Want to be in Blind date?
Blind date is Guardian Weekend magazine’s dating column: every week, two strangers are paired up for dinner and drinks, and then spill the beans to us, answering a set of questions. This runs, with a photograph we take of each dater before the date, in Guardian Weekend magazine (in the UK) and online at theguardian.com every Saturday. It’s been running since 2009 – you can read all about how we put it together here.
What questions will I be asked?
We ask about age, location, occupation, hobbies, interests and the type of person you are looking to meet. If you do not think these questions cover everything you would like to know, tell us what’s on your mind.
Can I choose who I match with?
No, it’s a blind date! But we do ask you a bit about your interests, preferences, etc – the more you tell us, the better the match is likely to be.
Can I pick the photograph?
No, but don't worry: we'll choose the nicest ones.
What personal details will appear?
Your first name, job and age.
How should I answer?
Honestly but respectfully. Be mindful of how it will read to your date, and that Blind date reaches a large audience, in print and online.
Will I see the other person’s answers?
No. We may edit yours and theirs for a range of reasons, including length, and we may ask you for more details.
Will you find me The One?
We’ll try! Marriage! Babies!
Can I do it in my home town?
Only if it’s in the UK. Many of our applicants live in London, but we would love to hear from people living elsewhere.
How to apply
Email blind.date@theguardian.com
Holly on Matt
What were you hoping for?
A nice chat with a like-minded person. I haven’t really interacted with anyone new for a year, so was looking forward to talking about something besides work or Covid.
First impressions?
What a good egg! We fell into conversation very easily.
What did you talk about?
Our “rebellious” teenage years, favourite zoos and aquariums, places we’ve been and want to go, whether modern or early modern history is better. We seem to be similarly nerdy about the same things.
Any awkward moments?
I somehow managed to lose an earring while sitting still at my own desk. Also there was a discrepancy between our pizzas arriving, so we were never eating at the same time.
Good table manners?
Fabulous.
How long did you stay on the call?
Three and a half hours.
Best thing about Matt?
His sense of humour. And his smile!
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes.
Describe Matt in three words
Interesting, funny, friendly.
What do you think he made of you?
I think/hope he liked me. He laughed at my terrible jokes and didn’t seem put off by my nervous babbling.
Any connection issues?
Nope.
And… did you swap numbers?
Yes.
How did the call end?
We agreed we’d had a nice evening and swapped WhatsApp details.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Being in person rather than on Zoom.
Marks out of 10?
8.5.
Would you meet again?
Yes – if he’s keen.
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