Date Lab Some tables for two
are better than others Scott Phillips, 24, administrative assistant Jilian Firestone, 23, retail associate
DATING HISTORY AS A TV SHOW ... Scott: The grass is always greener on the other side. Can he stay? Stay tuned. Jilian: This is the story of a girl who always picks the wrong guy. She looks for confi dence but ends up with overly cocky guys. Her past consists of a guy who went by Joe-Fo-Sho and one who’s trying to get onto the next season of “Jersey Shore.” She wants a guy to have fun with and an all-around companion.
BRAG A LITTLE ... Scott: Smart, good-looking and funny Jilian: I am a very smart, funny and warm person who has a lot to give.
YOUR TYPE ... Scott: Small and skinny blondes Jilian: I like guys that are very confi dent and fun. I also like someone who dresses well and takes care of themselves, and if they can make me laugh, it’s a huge plus.
YOUR IDEA OF FUNNY ... Scott: Can go with the fl ow and
INTERVIEWS BY KELLY DINARDO 7:30 p.m., La Frontera Cantina, Dupont Circle Scott: I got there fi rst and sat at a table outside. She walked in, and I heard her say she was with The Washington Post. I thought she was cute. She was blond with a nice smile. Nice smiles go a long way. Jilian: I got there, and the host said, “I think he’s over there.” I walked over to this blond guy who was way better looking than I expected. I don’t like guys who are too skinny. He has a nice, athletic build. I could tell right away that he was confi dent, and for me that’s a huge plus. Scott: I got up to give her a hug. I was hoping she would do the same. A handshake for a date is kind of awkward. It’s just formal. A hug is
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fi nd humor in it Jilian: I have a pretty inappropriate sense of humor, so I guess someone who won’t get offended and can roll with it.
more relaxed. She went for it, so that was cool. Jilian: Right away, we talked about how we both grew up in the area. We found out we have friends in common. We were sitting outside having drinks and talking, and this woman came up to us. She said, “I think you are the cutest couple I’ve ever seen.” I said thanks, and he said, “Thank you; that’s such a compliment.” Scott: We just laughed it off and joked about whether it was [someone from] The Post or not. [Editor’s note: Nope!] Jilian: He asked me what I wanted to eat. I threw out a few ideas. He was really easygoing. We shared everything. We were sitting outside for maybe a half-hour when it started raining. We were moving inside [and] sat at this
8 THE WASHINGTON POST MAGAZINE | AUGUST 22, 2010
INTERESTS TO SHARE ... Scott: Athletics, movies and health Jilian: Working out, watching TV, going to movies and concerts, and traveling
table right by the window. The chairs were on the same side, and we were staring out at the rain. Scott: When we were outside, we were sitting across from each other. When we went inside, we were sitting at a circular table and were closer. Psychologically, it just helped change the dynamics. It was more fl irtatious. It was comfortable, smooth, natural. Jilian: There weren’t any awkward silences. We talked about a broad spectrum of things. We talked about our families. We talked a lot about college. We talked about studying abroad and traveling, being in a
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