February 09, 2009 08:53 am
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Question of the week: Do you feel Valentine’s Day is an obligation or a romantic opportunity?
“This is a hard question; I’ve
never thought
of it like that. I
would have to
say a romantic
opportunity. It
is a chance to do
something nice
for someone you
care about the
most.”
— Denyelle Williams, bartender,
Schenevus
“It’s a romantic
opportunity
because
you don’t necessarily
have to do
it, but it’s a good
excuse to do
something.”
— Nick Stag,
student, Herkimer
“I think Valentine’s Day is
probably one
of the least
necessary holidays.
I’d probably
celebrate
Presidents Day
before I would
celebrate Valentine’s
Day.”
— Michelle
Kleber, makeup artist, Rockland
County
“A romantic opportunity;
I think it’s a
chance to show
your affection. I
mean, of course
you could do it
any other time,
but Valentine’s
just seems like a
good day.”
— Vickie Kirk,
military, Oneonta
“It could be both. Some people
feel that way,
some people
don’t. Some people
think it’s just
a commercial
holiday started
by Hallmark.
Some women
take it to heart,
and if the person
doesn’t get them anything ... it
could be either. I try to stay out
of it and remain neutral.”
— Adam Martin, switchboard
operator, Milford
“It could be
either for some
people. These
days, to me, Valentine’s
is just
another day.”
— Gene Robinson,
packer,
Davenport
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