Leo on Zahra
What have been you hoping for?
I actually didn’t have any expectations.
First impressions?
She had optimistic power.
What did you speak about?
Our careers. Comedy. Our lovely households. Favorite cuisines … The record is limitless.
Any awkward moments?
None in any respect on my half.
Good desk manners?
As soon as we have been each settled we took to our African/Asian traditions and opted to eat with our palms. It simply made higher sense with pizza. We agreed on that one.
Neatest thing about Zahra?
Attention-grabbing storyteller who actually made me chortle.
Would you introduce Zahra to your pals?
Sure, for certain. I feel she could be very cool to hang around with.
Describe Zahra in three phrases.
Enjoyable, real and clever.
What do you assume Zahra manufactured from you?
I actually do not know.
Did you go on someplace?
Time went so shortly within the presence of Zahra. The dialog was flowing so effectively that we ended up staying until closing time.
And … did you kiss?
Solely French-style air kisses: as we met, and on the finish of the date.
If you happen to might change one factor concerning the night what would it not be?
Nothing. The meals, drinks, location and Zahra’s firm have been all wonderful.
Marks out of 10?
A robust 8.
Would you meet once more?
Sure, most actually …
Zahra on Leo
What have been you hoping for?
That it could be well worth the effort of preparing, which included plucking out a nostril hair.
First impressions?
Aid! I shortly felt comfy with him.
What did you speak about?
Extras who’re on EastEnders so lengthy they begin getting strains. Similarities between Arab and Asian tradition. The genius of Goodness Gracious Me. The Queen’s beekeeper. The most effective factor to do with a cauliflower.
Any awkward moments?
After I requested if I might style his honey.
Good desk manners?
The most effective, he made me really feel comfy sufficient for me to desert my very own.
Neatest thing about Leo?
He’s acquired form eyes.
Would you introduce Leo to your pals?
Sure, however solely to my sane ones.
Describe Leo in three phrases.
Attention-grabbing, artistic, relaxed.
What do you assume Leo manufactured from you?
I feel he thought I used to be cool till I declined a Weight-reduction plan Coke as a result of – and I quote – “If I’ve one so late within the day, I’ll be hyper and need us to go clubbing.”
Did you go on someplace?
Sure, he took me to this actually cool place referred to as … the Northern line.
And … did you kiss?
A girl by no means kisses and tells …
If you happen to might change one factor concerning the night what would it not be?
The rail-replacement
Marks out of 10?
7. He was nice firm and didn’t assume I used to be a div for not realising we have been in a vegan restaurant, even after I’d tasted his “meat” balls.
Would you meet once more?
Sure, however simply as pals.
Zahra and Leo ate at Purezza Camden, London NW1. Fancy a blind date? Electronic mail blind.date@theguardian.com
