Valentine’s Day
The day to show your special someone just how much you love them is just around the corner. Just remember it doesn’t have to be something extravegant, sometimes simple gestures mean just as much. The main thing is that it comes from the heart. Here is some Valentine’s stuff that may help you celebrate the day.
-It officially became a holiday associated with love in the 1300s. Near the end of the 5th century, Roman Pope Gelasius declared the date of February 14, “St. Valentine’s Day.”
-The first Valentine was sent in the 15th century. According to History.com, a French medieval duke named Charles wrote a poem for his wife in 1415.
-Around 6 million couples get engaged on Valentine’s Day.
-“XOXO” didn’t always mean “hugs and kisses.” During the Middle Ages, “X” symbolized the Christian cross, and letters ended with the sign of the cross and a kiss to symbolize an oath.
-International Quirkyalone Day is known to be the holiday for single people on the same date. Not an anti-Valentine’s Day holiday, but rather a moment to celebrate self-love and platonic relationships!
Do’s & Don’ts:
DO go out on the 15th for half-price candy.
DON’T feel bad for being single on Valentine’s Day.
DO treat her to a nice night
DO be grateful if he gives you a gift.
DON’T go crazy if he doesn’t.
DO buy candy.
DON’T eat all of it before you bring it home.
DON’T wrap her presents in Christmas wrapping paper.
DON’T book a room at the Hotel California.(Because as you know you can check out but you can never leave.)
Never Do This on A Dinner Date
(If you want a second dinner date, never do this one the first one.)
-It seems like the rules of dating change every single day but there is one rule dating and etiquette experts say you should always obey on a dinner date; never order for your date.
Placing your date’s dinner order used to be seen as chivalrous but one dating expert told Best Life Online “In modern etiquette, I advise to let your date order for themselves.”
-The experts say you shouldn’t order the most expensive thing on the menu during a dinner date, as well, saying it came come across as “rude” or “tactless”.
-Etiquette rules say you should also let your date know if you plan to be late.
You should always put your phone away during your dinner date, too. A survey found that 75% of people get irked by someone answering their phone during a date.
