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Steph on Will
What were you hoping for?
At best a nice evening and a bit of a laugh, or at the very least a funny story.
First impressions?
Very handsome, and had made an effort to dress nicely - on the top half, at least.
What did you talk about?
His work on cruise ships, my work, the gym/weightlifting, how expensive it is to drink in London, food, travel and drinking games.
Any awkward moments?
Strangely, no.
Good table manners?
He kept picking at his food when he thought I couldn't see him, which made me laugh, and I definitely caught him spitting something back out. He was clearly starving, but so polite he didn't want to eat until I said I was hungry.
Best thing about Will?
He is so easy to get along with.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Most likely, yes.
Describe Will in three words
Handsome, kind, funny.
What do you think he made of you?
It was a relief when he pointed out that I was "clearly a girl"! Very talkative, with a tendency to go off on tangents, and hopefully quite fun.
Any connection issues?
Pretty good considering we both live in west Wales.
And . did you swap numbers?
Yes.
How did the call end?
That part of the evening is a little bit hazy, but as it was about 1am on a Monday I think I had to call it a night. We both cued up each other's top three favourite songs to listen to afterwards, which was fun.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
It would have been in person.
Marks out of 10?
8.5.
Would you meet again?
I think so.
Will on Steph
What were you hoping for?
To find some common interests and beliefs, and someone who has a sense of humour.
First impressions?
Pretty, friendly and funny.
What did you talk about?
My recent battle with Covid, her interesting work, my lack of work, our equally eclectic tastes in music.
Any awkward moments?
Steph may have caught me sneaking a bit of my food while she was off screen . Also, at one point, I said, "You're clearly a woman," when trying to say it was cool to meet a feminine woman who enjoyed Olympic lifting and strength work.
Good table manners?
Yes. She demolished a pizza with slices bigger than her torso. I was impressed.
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Best thing about Steph?
She did not take herself seriously, was clearly here for a laugh and to try something. There was nothing fake.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Absolutely, I'm sure she could hold her own around anyone.
Describe Steph in three words
Confident, funny, potty mouth.
What do you think she made of you?
Hopefully she found me charming enough to look past the faults.
Any connection issues?
Not really.
And . did you swap numbers?
We did.
How did the call end?
We brought it to an end somewhere around the five-hour mark and a few rounds of a drinking game (her idea).
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
That it was in person. The street she lives on sounds like a right laugh, if slightly dangerous.
Marks out of 10?
Funny, confident and similar views and interests - it's got to be 9.
Would you meet again?
To meet at all would be nice. Hopefully regulations will lift soon.
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