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Why they're single:
Jade: She’s shy and finds it hard to talk to strangers.
Athan: He’s new to the city and is still looking to meet people.
Ideal date:
Jade: Something unusual like eating waffles at a strip club
Athan: Whiskey at a rooftop bar followed by going out dancing
THE DATE
First impression
Jade: “He was very nice. He went in for a hug when I first met him. Initially, I didn’t think he was really my type in terms of appearances, but he was really easy to talk to.”
Athan: “She was super sweet and friendly. She was broadly my type. She’s definitely cute and attractive, and that was one of the first things I noticed about her.”
Chemistry
Jade: “I don’t think it was necessarily romantic. It didn’t work out that way; it was just a friendly conversation. We talked a lot about what he did; he works in technology.”
Athan: “I didn’t get a flirting vibe. I felt like maybe we had really different interests. She’s a dancer and writer and loves certain comedy shows that I don’t know a ton about.”
Awkward Moment
Jade: “When the hostess came over, it seemed like she had a rapport with him that I was not privy to. She was making really intense eye contact, and I felt like a third wheel.”
Athan: “The hostess stopped by our table and asked what we were doing here, and we said it was a blind date. Then she started asking if we were on Bumble or other dating apps.”
Afterward
Jade: “We got the check, and then the hostess sent us a dessert. We walked to the same subway station, and there was a friendly hug goodbye but no exchange of phone numbers.”
Athan: “Dinner ended casually and the goodbye was quick. I could have seen potential for a second date but didn’t get a flirtatious vibe from her, so I had mixed feelings.”
Verdict
Jade: ♥♥ “We weren’t really a match. If we’re on a spectrum, he’s more middle of normal, and I’m more on the end towards eccentric. But it wasn’t weird or anything.”
Athan: ♥♥♥ “Jade definitely fit my type, but there wasn’t really a wow moment of chemistry. Out of the dates I’ve been on, it wasn’t the best or worst.”
Our daters went to Social Drink & Food (570 Tenth Ave, 646-449-7790)
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