Love / Blind date
Blind date: ‘I think he might have been a bit scared about my pet jumping spiders’
Nursery deputy manager Sofia, 28, met business analyst and PhD researcher Felix, 24, at wine bar Cave on Gloucester Road for the summer issue of Bristol24/7’s quarterly magazine.
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Sofia on Felix
Have you ever been on a blind date before?
“Once when I was in college. We watched a film. Then when I said I had to go home, he cried waiting for my bus. Bit weird – never saw him again. Maybe it was young nerves!”
What made you want to go on a blind date?
“I was really interested to meet the type of person who would sign up for something like this. I thought they must be pretty cool and laid back!”
What were you hoping for?
“A fun night out with good company.”
What was your first thought when you saw your date?
“Oh he’s cute, thank god!”
What did you talk about?
“We both have busy lives with lots of interests and are also both from other countries so lots to talk about.”
Any awkward moments?
“Maybe when I nearly choked on a cracker, but he offered to help so it was okay and not too awkward!”
What was the atmosphere at Cave like?
“The hosts of the wine event were very nice and had a laugh with me before my date arrived. They helped me decide which table was best. I picked the one next to other people and it was a great experience chatting with others on the table about the wine as well.”
How was the wine?
“Most of it was tasty! I’m a wine amateur so it was brilliant to learn more.”
What would you say is the best characteristic of your date?
“Felix is really intelligent and a gentleman, and he is apparently a great cook.”
Any moments when you wished you were somewhere else?
“We talked about wanting some dancing music!”
Best thing about your date?
“He likes an African fish and beef dish for dessert, I think that’s fascinating. I need to try them.”
What do you think your date made of you?
“Hopefully, he thought good things. Although maybe a bit scared about my pet jumping spiders.”
Is there anything you would change about the evening?
“Nope!”
Were there any sparks of potential?
“Maybe.”
Marks out of 10?
“8”
Will you meet again?
“I would say yes, if he asked.”
Sofia and Felix met for a wine tasting event showcasing some of Spain’s best wines at Cave – photo: Sofia and Felix
Felix on Sofia
Have you ever been on a blind date before?
“No.”
What made you want to go on a blind date?
“I just wanted to give it a try and see what happens.”
What were you hoping for?
“Hoping to see if I click with someone with the same interests as me.”
What was your first thought when you saw your date?
“She’s got a good smile and is tall like me.”
What did you talk about?
“We talked about countries, food, music, drink and hobbies.”
Any awkward moments?
“Not sure if there was any.”
What was the atmosphere at Cave like?
“It was lovely and fun.”
How was the wine?
“It all tasted good but I still prefer white wine.”
What would you say is the best characteristic of your date?
“Sofia is funny and has a great personality.”
Any moments when you wished you were somewhere else?
“No, it was fun and interesting from beginning till end.”
What do you think your date made of you?
“I hope she thought I was funny and had a good personality, and that I might be the type of guy she wants.”
Is there anything you would change about the evening?
“Nothing really.”
Were there any sparks of potential?
“Yes, we both have similar interests in terms of personality, hobbies and food.”
Marks out of 10?
“9.”
Will you meet again?
“I would like to meet again if Sofia wants to.”
Main photo: Cave
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