Blind Date: Anna and Scott take a swing at love with a date at The Puttery
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Will Scott and Anna's mini golf date lead to a major connection? Read on to find out. Photo: Courtesy of Scott.
In honor of Valentine's Day, we're back with another installment of our Blind Date series.
- This time, we matched Anna (27) and Scott (30) and teed them up for a mini golf date at The Puttery in South End.
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First, let's get to know Anna:
- She's a 27-year-old communications consultant.
- She likes going to museums, arcades, parks and the farmer's market. She also likes dancing and crafts.
- Her perfect day in Charlotte includes playing with adoptable cats at The Humane Society, shopping at a few local businesses and dessert.
- She's looking for someone who "enjoys attending events, exploring new places, is compassionate, considerate, and in-tune with themselves."
Now, let's meet Scott.
- He's a 30-year-old travel director.
- His hobbies include reading, painting, cooking and fantasy football.
- On his perfect day in Charlotte, he'd start with a walk in Freedom Park, then hit Vicente for a cappuccino and a pastry.
- Scott says he's looking for someone "empathetic and good-hearted who values the close relationships in their life."
How it works: After setting them up and sending them on their date, we had follow-up conversations. Here's how the date went according to each of them.
Editor's note: Responses have been edited lightly for length and clarity.
How do you typically meet your dates?
Anna: Sometimes through the apps, but mostly through friends.
Scott: I typically meet my dates through apps. Sometimes, it's through mutual friends or out at a bar, sporting event, or concert. I work from home, and I think I saw 10% of people meet their spouses at work so that shrinks options a bit.
How would you describe your conversation?
Anna: Really good, he asked lots of questions and kept the conversation going. It was packed though, which made talking during mini golf a little difficult, but we had a chance to catch up after at the bar.
Scott: The conversation was really nice. We flowed fairly easily and were able to have good banter while also having some more meaningful conversations. I think that balance is super important.
How would you describe your chemistry?
Anna: I think we both enjoyed our time together, but I'm not sure if either of us expects this to go anywhere. I would definitely stay friends with him.
Scott: Speaking candidly, I thought Anna was great, but I don't think there was a ton of flirtatious energy between the two of us. We did close down The Puttery, though!
What are your thoughts on the date overall?
Anna: A very good experience. I love meeting new people and checking out new places — Scott was a great first date. Funny enough, there was another speed dating event happening there that the staff thought we were a part of.
Scott: I had a good time! Anna's an incredibly fascinating woman, and it was great getting to know her.
What's next? How did you leave it?
Anna: He walked me to my car and we got each other's number.
Scott: We've been texting about our mutual love of air fryers (the most millennial thing ever, I know), so we'll see.
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