Will 29-year-old writer Cressida hit it off with lawyer Kai, 26?
Cressida on Kai
What were you hoping for?
Something for the memoirs.
First impressions?
Charming, well-dressed, lovely smile.
What did you talk about?
Peak Meg Ryan, disgusting foods, sleep hygiene, emotionally devastating books and Trump.
Any awkward moments?
When I asked if he needed the loo, which was weird on my part.
Good table manners?
Very good: he handled his cumbersome mackerel masterfully.
Best thing about Kai?
Excellent taste in film and music (specifically, 1990s romcoms and Ronan Keating), and hes really smart but humble with it.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Definitely hes great.
Describe him in three words
Kind, interesting, funny.
What do you think he made of you?
That I talked quite a lot, and was maybe a bit sweary.
Did you go on somewhere?
To a sticky-tabled pub around the corner, where we stayed until we got kicked out.
And did you kiss?
No way! My dads reading this.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
The pub wouldnt have kicked us out.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
Totally I owe him a pint. But perhaps just as mates.
Kai on Cressida
What were you hoping for?
Someone who could make me laugh.
First impressions?
Great hair.
What did you talk about?
The best supermarket, political opinion pieces, what makes a good driving soundtrack.
Any awkward moments?
When I realised Id have to de-bone my mackerel myself.
Good table manners?
I was preoccupied with trying not to choke to death, so didnt pay much attention.
Best thing about Cressida?
Her winning smile.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Definitely. Theyd like her.
Describe her in three words
Stylish, genuine, fun.
What do you think she made of you?
Probably that Im a workaholic.
Did you go on somewhere?
A drink in the pub next door.
And did you kiss?
Just a goodbye on the cheek.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I wouldnt order the mackerel.
Marks out of 10?
7.5.
Would you meet again?
Sure, but we both knew there wasnt going to be romance.
Cressida and Kai ate at Galvin Hop in Spitalfields, London E1.
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