Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with: IELTS cue card with sample answer

A couple of months ago, I attended a housewarming party hosted by my university friend, Sarah. It was a relaxed affair in her new apartment, and the room was buzzing with music and the clinking of glasses. I was standing near the snack table, feeling a bit awkward as I didn't know many people there, when I struck up a conversation with a guy named Julian. He was actually one of Sarah’s colleagues from her architectural firm. We started by discussing the quirky decor of the flat, and from there, the conversation flowed remarkably easily. We ended up chatting for over an hour about our shared love for minimalist design and sustainable urban planning. He had recently returned from a sabbatical in Copenhagen, so he shared some fascinating insights into how Scandinavian cities integrate greenery into their infrastructure. I found him incredibly refreshing to talk to because he had this genuine intellectual curiosity that made the exchange feel less like small talk and more like a deep dive into urban sociology. What I particularly enjoyed was his lack of pretension; despite his clear expertise in architecture, he listened intently to my amateur theories and asked thoughtful, probing questions that kept the dialogue vibrant. It is rare to meet someone at a social gathering who can transition so seamlessly from light-hearted banter to meaningful discussion. By the time the music died down and the party began to wind up, I felt like I had gained a new perspective on city living, and we even exchanged contact details to keep the conversation going regarding future design projects.