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andrew and alex

What did you expect?
To get Ridin' Solo out of Spotify Wrapped.

First impression?
She was very well dressed and had a cool leather jacket.

what did you talk about?
We covered a lot of things, including some star-studded parties that Alex attended recently.

What is the most awkward moment?
Thankfully, there was little awkwardness to report.

Do you have good table manners?
perfection.

The best thing about Alex?
She plays trumpet in the band.

Can you introduce Alex to your friends?
Indeed, she will definitely fit into the friend group.

Describe Alex in three words.
Funny, talented, and charming.

What does Alex think of you?
She thought I could handle it.

Did you go somewhere?
That's right, she took me to a garlic-themed bar. I loved it!

And… did you kiss?
no.

If you could change one thing about that night, what would it be?
My chair was the only one that was really uncomfortable.

Out of 10?
9.

Can we meet again?
A boy can dream.

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Andrew and Alex's date
Andrew and Alex's date

alex and andrew

Alex is smiling in baggy jeans and a black jumper.

What did you expect?
I wanted to find love in a hopeless place.

First impression?
Very cute and polite. I immediately felt relieved.

what did you talk about?
Skiing. Former boyfriend. How Charles II restored the monarchy… There was a lot of discussion about what we would do if we were kings.

What is the most awkward moment?
It really didn't feel awkward.

Do you have good table manners?
Too good! Mine is terrible.

The best thing about Andrew?
His enthusiasm and generosity towards life. We also have similar ordering (and drinking) habits, which was cool.

Can you introduce Andrew to your friends?
True, they will like him – and perhaps we already have something in common.

Blind Date is a Saturday dating column. Every week,\ntwo strangers pair up for dinner and drinks,\nto spill the beans on us and answer a series of questions. This is a photo taken of each date before the date and is published every Saturday in Saturday Magazine (UK) and online at theguardian.com. This has been running since 2009. You can read all about how we put it together here.

What kind of questions will they ask?
\nWe will ask about your age, location, occupation, hobbies, interests, and the type of person you would like to meet.\n If you think these questions don't cover everything you want to know, please let us know what you think.

Can I choose who I'm matched with?
No,\nit's a matchmaking match! However, we will ask you a few questions about your interests and preferences. \nThe more details you provide,\nthe more likely we will be able to match you better.

May I choose a photo?
No, but don't worry. Choose the best one.

What personal information will be displayed?
your name, occupation, age.

How should I answer?
Honestly\nbut respectfully. Notice how it reads to your date. That way,\nBlind Date will reach a large audience in print and online.

Can I see other people's answers?
no. We may edit your submission and your submission for various reasons, including length, and may ask for further details.

can you find me?
try out! marriage! Babies!

Can it be done in my hometown?
Only if it is within the UK. Many of our applicants live in London, but we would also like to hear from people living elsewhere.

How to apply
Email blind.date@theguardian.com

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Q&A

How about a blind date?

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Blind Date is a Saturday dating column. Every week, two strangers pair up for dinner and drinks, then spill the beans to us while answering a series of questions. It takes photos of each date before their date and is published every Saturday in Saturday Magazine (UK) and online at theguardian.com. This has been running since 2009. You can read all about how we put it together here.

What kind of questions will they ask?
We will ask you about your age, location, occupation, hobbies, interests, and the type of person you are looking to meet. If you don't think these questions cover everything you want to know, let us know what you think.

Can I choose who I'm matched with?
No, it's a blind date! However, we will ask you a few questions about your interests and preferences. The more details you provide, the better the match may be.

May I choose a photo?
No, but don't worry. Choose the best one.

What personal information will be displayed?
your name, occupation, age.

How should I answer?
Be honest, but respectful. Be careful how it is read to your date and that Blind Date reaches a large audience in print and online.

Can I see other people's answers?
no. We may edit your submission and your submission for various reasons, including length, and may ask for further details.

can you find me?
try out! marriage! Babies!

Can it be done in my hometown?
Only if it is within the UK. Many of our applicants live in London, but we would also like to hear from people living elsewhere.

How to apply
Email blind.date@theguardian.com

Thank you for your feedback.

Describe Andrew in three words.
She's cute, kind, and charismatic.

What does Andrew think of you?
I hope he thought I was okay and enjoyed my bar choices afterwards.

Did you go somewhere?
Yep, scream Garlic & Shots, scream Bloodshots.

And… did you kiss?
no. I didn't have a chance, but maybe next time.

If you could change one thing about that night, what would it be?
You can always get more food and wine. But other than that, we had a great time.

Out of 10?
9.

Can we meet again?
Indeed, I think that may be the case.

Alex and Andrew ate there lina store, London W1. How about a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com

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