Mike, 37, a scientific editor, meets Caterina, 35, a teacher
What were you hoping for?
Good company, nice food and an interesting evening with someone new. I got everything I hoped for.
First impressions?
Warm, confident and easy to talk to.
What did you talk about?
The joys of being an aunt/uncle. Freelance life. Jury duty as a newly minted British citizen.
Most awkward moment?
None that I recall, so either the evening went smoothly or the malbec did its job.
Good table manners?
If there were any faux pas, I was too busy enjoying the conversation to notice.
Best thing about Caterina?
She’s genuinely one of the easiest people to talk to that I’ve ever met.
Would you introduce Caterina to your friends?
Without hesitation.
Describe Caterina in three words
Warm, kind, elegant.
Blind date is Saturday’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 Saturday 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.
