[Lifestyle] Blind date: ‘Did we go on somewhere? No, he had to go to a party – that he was texting about during the date’

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Kiana on Gabriel
Kiana
What were you hoping for?
Maybe a little flirt, but if not just a good conversation and someone not crazy.

First impressions?
Very Parisian looking – handsome, slim, with a laid-back style – what the Emily in Paris crowd would go crazy for. Lots of good eye contact.

What did you talk about?
Our families, money, success, work, relationships, French culture v American. He would always ping the question back to me, which I liked because it showed he was engaged.

Most awkward moment?
When he started talking about how he usually goes for blondes and if he ends up with a non-blonde he’ll know it’s really love.

Good table manners?
Yes, but less phone at the table on a date. It’s one of my pet peeves.

Best thing about Gabriel?
He is grounded and comfortable in who he is and what he wants. He values genuine connection and wants a simple family lifestyle, which feels rare in a city like Paris.

Would you introduce Gabriel to your friends?
Only the blond ones.

Describe Gabriel in three words.
Kind, authentic, calm.

Q&A
Fancy a blind date?
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What do you think Gabriel made of you?
He commented on how extremely extroverted I am (I talked to the tables next to us a few times). I don’t know if it was a good or bad thing, but it’s me.

Did you go on somewhere?
No, he had a party he was texting about during the date.

And … did you kiss?
No.

If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
Less phone usage.

Marks out of 10?
7.

Would you meet again?
Probably not, but Paris is small, so you never know.

link: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/sep/30/blind-date-kiana-gabriel