When Emi, a 26-year-old trainee human rights lawyer, met Hari, a 26-year-old sports analyst, their blind date was anything but traditional—no table, no candlelight, and definitely no silent moments, thanks to a nearby corporate silent disco. But between dumplings, sibling dynamics, and social satire, sparks flickered… if not exactly flew.
Emi on Hari
What were you hoping for?
“Someone to walk London’s Capital Ring with. Failing that, a free dinner.” With no formal dinner table, Emi got a quirky evening instead.
First Impressions:
“Handsome, and he made me feel at ease.” A promising start.
What Did You Talk About?
Topics ranged from whether pasta is overrated, the shocking onset of early ageing, to Made in Chelsea. It was a mix of high and low brow, with playful energy.
Most Awkward Moment:
“I think I showed a little too much disdain when he mentioned his friends working in the City.” Self-awareness points awarded.
Good Table Manners?
“There was no table to speak of!” But Hari aced the dumpling chopstick test.
Best Thing About Hari:
“He was warm, made me feel comfortable, and was easy to joke around with.” Emi praised his confidence and laid-back nature.
Would You Introduce Him to Your Friends?
“Not sure they’d have much in common,” she admitted, despite finding him lovely.
Describe Hari in Three Words:
“Warm, friendly, curious.”
What Do You Think He Made of You?
“I confessed I was quite hungover. I hope he didn’t judge me for that.” Honesty, with a side of vulnerability.
Did You Go On Somewhere?
No—Emi opted to meet her friends... and grab a Burger King.
And… Did You Kiss?
Just a peck on the cheek.
If You Could Change One Thing?
“There was a corporate party doing a silent disco at the venue. It made me cringe.”
Marks Out of 10?
7.
Would You Meet Again?
“Probably not.” Different vibes, different types.
Hari on Emi
What Were You Hoping For?
“Chemistry, romance, free food.” Classic.
First Impressions:
“Striking and engaging.” Hari was immediately intrigued.
What Did You Talk About?
They covered sibling rivalry, Russian sauna whippings, rat boy summer vs brat summer, and silently judged the silent disco attendees nearby. Casual.
Most Awkward Moment:
“Doing laps of the venue because there was nowhere to sit.” Nomadic dining at its finest.
Good Table Manners?
“Excellent. Emi made light work of her halloumi wrap.”
Best Thing About Emi:
“Her general demeanour—very easy to talk to. Also, she had a pretty cool nose ring.”
Would You Introduce Her to Your Friends?
“Yes. She could hold her own.”
Describe Emi in Three Words:
“Intriguing, witty, confident.”
What Do You Think She Made of You?
“I hope she thought I’m not like the other boys.” A modest hope.
Did You Go On Somewhere?
No—they hugged goodbye and parted at the tube.
And… Did You Kiss?
“No kiss.”
If You Could Change One Thing?
“We agreed tapas would’ve been more our speed.” Next time, fewer dumplings, more plates.
Marks Out of 10?
8.
Would You Meet Again?
“Probably not romantically, but I’d hang out again for sure.”
Final Verdict
This date had everything: dumplings without a table, a shared disdain for silent discos, and strong opinions on pasta. Despite some mismatches—politically, socially, and culinarily—Emi and Hari found each other charming, witty, and worth spending an evening with. But when it came to romance, both sensed the chemistry just wasn’t quite there.
One wrap, two rating points apart, and zero regrets.
