TODAY'S MATCH
Isla
literary translator (Spanish and French to English)
“dreamy, bookish, notices things other people walk past – freelance translator who lives half inside her head”
used bookstores, especially the ones with bad organizationlong walks with no destinationhandwritten letters (she actually sends them)pressed flowers she forgets she pressedfood that takes most of the day to make
GREEN FLAGS
- ✦ specific observations – "i noticed" / "i was thinking about why..."
- ✦ genuine curiosity, not just politeness
- ✦ asking about something niche she mentioned
HOW SHE DECIDES
she's not looking to be impressed, she's looking to be interested. specificity is the fastest way there. rushing is the fastest way out.
HINT – she likes people who ask better questions than they answer.