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v-day do's and dont's
When asked what he would do for a date on Valentine's Day, T.J. Riedel, Overland Park freshmen, doesn't have much to say. "I'd probably try to think of something creative, but I can't right now," he admits. Like TJ., many guys feel a bit lost when thinking up something to do for someone on Valentine's Day, but they shouldn't sweat it too much: Most students just want to spend some time with their dates.
"Valentine's Day is definitely overrated," says Laura Wolf, Overland Park freshman. She sees the holiday the same as any other day, reasoning that your special someone should treat you well every day of the year. For her, a casual dinner is just fine, but that's not to say you won't hurt someone's feelings if you don't put effort into Valentine's.
Lauren Larsen, Green Bay, Wisc., senior, says her worst Valentine's experience was when her boyfriend at the time decided it would be acceptable to take her to Schlozsky's Deli and get her some Jelly Bellys. "He didn't even get me a sandwich," she says. Larsen's ideal date would be a trip to the Legends in Kansas City, Kan., or the Plaza in Kansas City, Mo., for some dinner and shopping.
Indeed, most women just crave some alone time with their significant other on Valentine's Day. That's why many cite dinner as a good Valentine's Day date, as it provides a chance to sit down and talk one-on-one without all the distractions friends and family can bring.
Having family around isn't always such a bad thing, though.
Laura Hollar, Overland Park freshman,
is going to be eating dinner at the opening
of her boyfriend's grandmother's restaurant. To her, that's the perfect Valentine's date. Flowers would be icing on the cake. Although many girls would appreciate some flowers, Nicole Pan, Xi'an, China freshman, says that the best gifts are made, not bought. She would like any sort of drawing or artwork commemorating the relationship or how her boyfriend feels about her—anything that showed he took some time to do something special for her. For those that aren't confident in their artistic ability, fear not: Pan says she would still happily accept gifts purchased at the store, and she says they don't have to be expensive.
If you're planning to go to dinner on Valentine's, make sure you make reservations, even if it's just at a casual restaurant, because most places will be busy. Some restaurants have special menus and multi-course meals available, so call ahead and ask. Above all, just relax and have a good time. The holiday is about spending time together, not having reservations at a fancy restaurant. Your date will be happy as long as
Your date will be happy as long as you make an effort to show that you care.
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