Tom, a 27-year-old financial advisor, was hoping to wow Jen, a 25-year-old senior account executive, with his baby-blue eyes and nice-guy personality. But over dinner at Abboccato in Midtown, Jen could focus only on his poor table manners and outer-borough sensibility. Plus, Tom's idea of a commonality was the number of times they speak to their moms each day. Hey, can't blame a dude for trying. He said: Jen arrived late, but it was worth the wait. I was nervous since this was the first time I've ever done anything like this. But once we started talking, I learned it was her first time, too, which helped a little. While we talked over dinner, we realized a weird coincidence - about five years ago, Jen applied for a job in the same department of the company where I work now. She didn't end up working there, but she seemed very into her job now. Another funny thing we had in common is that our moms both call us twice a day. She seems very close with her family, which is a plus. But when we left the restaurant, I think I messed up. I'd be interested in seeing her again, but I froze when we parted ways. I think she may have seen me as just a friend, but...

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MEET MARKET
FUN AND GAMES FOR DOWNTOWN DIVA
By JENNIFER TIS

Jenny, a 31-year-old production-office manager for a concert venue, is looking for fun - and games. "Fun can be anything - I love bowling and laser tag. Air hockey is really great, too." Ready guys? On your mark, get set, GO! Kevin, 38 attorney and engineer He is: a happy-go-lucky guy. "I adore the city, enjoy schedule-less and aimless weekends and hope to be president one day." He wants: a girl who will challenge him. "I'm looking for someone who is well-educated and well-traveled." Best assets: "My boyish charm, my green eyes and my ass." Biggest flaw: "I rely too much on my boyish charm, my green eyes and my ass." Shocker: Something that most people don't know about Kevin is that he's been going commando for 12 years...

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