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From: gds@mit-eddie.UUCP (Greg Skinner)
Newsgroups: net.singles
Subject: Re: a question on protocol (and I don't mean X.25)
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Date: Sun, 15-Jul-84 18:50:38 EDT
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Posted: Sun Jul 15 18:50:38 1984
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> pucc-h!aeq:
> I've had the wild idea of appearing at my date's door and presenting her with
> one or more flowers.  Now, understand that we have not dated much; we have
> gotten only slightly, if at all, romantic; I don't think either of us is
> "madly in love" (i.e. excessively infatuated) with the other; but my feelings
> toward her are still somewhat more than just friendly.  We are
> not at the dozen-long-stemmed-roses stage, obviously.

> My question is:  What sort and quantity of flowers would be appropriate?

Once when I was in this situation, I gave my date one red rose.  When I
was told that red was for people already in love, I switched to one
white rose (different girl).
-- 
Those who know me have no need for my name.

Greg Skinner (gregbo)
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