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15th November 2011

Blind date: Lisa and Joe

Mugabe, Zimbabwe and Katy Perry. Could this couples’ cultural chit chat lead to more?
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Lisa Mukubvu, Third year, Politics, Philosophy and Economics

What were your first impressions?
Sincere and easy going. The first thing we did when we sat down was to confess that we were both there for the free food. I suppose we bonded straight away on that premise.

What did you talk about?
Ancient civilisations, about the relationship between Politics and History, about travelling and experiencing different cultures, music, family

Best thing about them?
He’s not afraid to try new things, he had his steak nicht gar without a complaint, even though he usually prefers it well-cooked. I daresay he enjoyed it!

What did you eat?
Steak and salad, and a sticky toffee pudding for desert.

Any awkwardness?
Yes, when we realised we had to pay for the drinks at the end. We thought they were on the house!

How did you part ways? (Mouth to mouth action/heavy petting/friendly hug?!)
Friendly hug

Out of 10?
8

Would you see them again?
Maybe

 

Joe Anstee, Third year, Ancient History

What were your first impressions?
What a nice smile.

What did you talk about?
Robert Mugabe, careers, history, passports, appreciation of Katy Perry

Best thing about them?
She had some really interesting stories about growing up in Zimbabwe

What did you eat?
Had steak – it was excellent!

Any awkwardness?
Not really, she was very easy to talk to

How did you part ways? (Mouth to mouth action/heavy petting/friendly hug?!)
Classic hug

Out of 10?
8

Would you see them again?
Why not?

 

 

Lisa and Joe ate at The Deaf Institute, Grosvenor Street, Manchester. Thanks to the guys down at Grosvenor Street for getting involved. To check out their menu, gig listings and have a look at what club nights are coming up visit their website www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk

To sign up for blind date please e mail your name, year of study and course to [email protected] with ‘blind date’ as the subject.

Lily Howes

Lily Howes

Former Lifestyle Editor at The Mancunion (2011-2012). English Literature and Drama graduate. Originally from Croydon, South London. If you don’t fancy being hounded to sign up for Blind Date then do avoid me at all costs (however if you are interested in taking part then e mail [email protected])

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