Blind date: Sol and Annaliese

Sol, Third year, Philosophy

What were your expectations for the evening?

I didn’t know what to expect, to be honest…I was hoping for a tasty meal with someone good to chat with, and that’s basically what I got (which was nice).

First impressions?

She looked a little nervous as she came in, which was reassuring because I wasn’t feeling all that confident about the situation myself.

What did you talk about?

My hippy mum, corporate law, the speed limit in Guernsey, coxing and AU social, gourmet coffee, what lies beyond the Arndale centre, my little brother (possibly slightly too much – who knows), her childhood, Desperate Housewives, previous jobs, festivals…whatever came to mind, really.

Best thing about them?

She was easy to talk to, and she laughed at most of my jokes – that was a plus.

What did you eat?

I went for the steak with sweet potato chips, and a couple of pints of Brooklyn Lager to go with it. Was really tasty – I thought it could’ve done with a sauce, but I suppose they wouldn’t have been able to serve my meal on a little piece of slate if they’d done that…

Any awkwardness?

Not so much, I don’t think. Although in retrospect I wish I’d waited until we’d finished eating before musing about what 5th Ave would smell like if they didn’t have those smoke machines.

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

I waited with her at the bus stop and we hugged before she left.

Out of 10?

For the date? I’d say and 8.

Would you see them again?

I’d say so, yeah.

Annaliese, First year, Law

What were your expectations for the evening?

I didn’t really know what to expect other than a possibly very awkward meal with a complete stranger!

First impressions?

A nice, friendly guy.

What did you talk about?

Everything uni related; course, nights out, interests. Also talked about where we came from and why we came to Manchester.

Best thing about them?

Interesting to talk to and lots to talk about!

What did you eat?

He had steak, I had a burger. He also talked me into dessert since it was a free meal so I had the sticky toffee pudding.

Any awkwardness?

At the beginning as to be expected but we didn’t run out of things to talk about so it was fine.

How did you part ways?

We walked to the bus stop and hugged before departing our separate ways.

Out of 10?

Was a really nice dinner with good company, 7.

Would you see them again?

Quite possibly, as friends, who knows!

Sol and Annaliese 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

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