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Ben on Joe


What had been you dreaming about?


As soon as I’d determined he had beenn’t the grumpy-looking man, I found myself happy.


First thoughts?


Wonderfully well-kept nails, great outfit good sense and sparky discussion.


Exactly what do you talk about?


The good qualities and drawbacks of Tunbridge Wells, Donald Trump, Marianne Faithfull and Stevie Nicks.


Any shameful moments?


I brought up politics and individuals about religion in the first 10 minutes.


Good dining table manners?


The two of us utilized the fingers, and this was actually okay.


Most sensible thing about Joe?


His simple discussion and open-mindedness.


Do you present him your pals?


She’d end up being definitely delighted to fulfill him.


Describe him in three terms


Open, genuine, creative.


What do you believe the guy made of you?


He said we reminded him of
Eddie Redmayne
, but he had been having very strong alcohol.


Did you embark on someplace?


To a pub.


And… do you kiss?


We planted a smacker on his cheek.


Should you could transform the one thing regarding night, what might it be?


My vegetarianism: the prawns he had as a main looked delicious.


Markings out-of 10?


8.


Could you satisfy once more?


Positive.


Joe on Ben


Exactly what were you longing for?


A great evening out fulfilling some one brand new.


Very first thoughts?


Fun and extremely chatty.


Just what did you explore?


Politics, artwork, 1990s tradition.


Any uncomfortable minutes?


As soon as we realised the waiter was actually dressed like a colonial guy from times of the Raj.


Good table manners?


Great, and available to the sharing of food, which is a bonus.


Ideal thing about Ben?


Really interesting and interested.


Do you introduce him to your pals?


Yes, he’d log on to together.


Describe him in three words


Vibrant, full of energy, witty.


What exactly do you might think the guy made of you?


That i am the classic innovative college student muddling through.


Do you embark on someplace?


For the next beverage in a club across the corner.


And… do you kiss?


Just a goodbye embrace.


Should you decide could alter a very important factor about the night, what might it be?


Much more prawns.


Scars out of 10?


7.


Might you fulfill once again?


Probably only as buddies.



Ben and Joe ate at
Calcutta Street
, London W1.

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