| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 5:12:36 AM | | I think it's an absolutely lovely gesture and don't find it creepy or inappropriate at all. I've had it happen a couple times where a gentleman was thoughtful enough to bring me a rose or a little bouquet when we first met, and I was very touched by it. | |
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| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 9:34:27 AM | While bringing a rose to a first date is a very sweet and romantic gesture, it's also not very creative .. not to mention somewhat cliche...
I would be far more impressed if a date brought something that showed his selection was made specifically for me with my um "quirks" in mind 
eg
Gummi bears ( extra points if he selects only the red ones)
A bottle of my fav Spanish dessert wine
Anything that has to do with Ren and Stimpy
When someone shows they put some thought into it, that is really a turn on , impressive, and appreciated..
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| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 10:08:00 AM | I know I'm going to get trashed (bigtime) for saying this, but . . .
I do not & can not understand this whole twisted philosopy . . .
Take a beautiful living object (flower), kill it (by cutting it) . . .
And then present it to someone, so they can watch it slowly die . . .
That is why I only give living plants, that are budding & about to bloom . . .
(The beauty increases, as opposed to decreasing ! ! !)
I am so glad that this twisted philosopy does not extend to puppies & kittens . . .
Of course, that would clean out the over-stocked animal shelters ! ! !
[On a total side note: - Is there someone or someway to get a message to someone . . .
That you are blocked (by age filters) from messaging ? ? ? - Help, please ! ! !] | |
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| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 10:18:17 AM | | I still love getting a flower, a rose, candy, gift, anything that lets you know your date actually thought about you before the date. That really says something to me. I still have the dried rose I received from my last date, I love to use the petals with potpourri. | |
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| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 10:21:17 AM | I think the best thing a man can do on a first date is arrive with a rose.
It is such a simple thing to do and also very inexpensive but it has a huge impact and portrays being romantic. It also starts the date off on a positive note.
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Can you really see english guys bringing us roses, they wouldnt go to the expense, and if the dated ended badly they would probably ask for it back  | |
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| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 10:31:34 AM | LOL Astreaa..I had to laugh at your Mcdonald's date...Let's see a rose or throw out my trash?
If a man came to pick me up with any kind of flowers I would be thrilled and it has happened a time or two and what a nice touch. I also believe in giving a man a carnation to say I am thinking of you or I care. In my heart what I like best is when a man goes out of his way to do something special for you that means much more than flowers symbolizes...now a man that cuts firewood in the rain and delivers it to my house with a smile on his face...ahhhhh now that is a date! | |
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| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 11:53:03 AM | when my oldest son was 14 , he had a friend that was 16 and he came by one day and brought me a single red rose. I was touched by this because this boy came from a home with a lot of problems and I knew that he sought peace and comfort at our home. It was not a romantic thing but just a show of affection for me. Not long after that his father shot his mother and then turned the gun on himself and both died. He was devastated and came over more often to our home after going to live with his grandmother. When he was 18, he died in a car accident.
I never recieved a single rose since that time but always think of him and his thoughtfulness. I thought at the time he gave it to me that he would be a very caring man to a lady in a romantic relationship. It is such a simple thing to do but is so thoughtful. | |
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| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 12:25:10 PM | if I have really good vibes before a first date, I'll bring some type of flowers, show up alittle early so I can get the doors for her, and pay for the meal and tip. I'm a sucker for sending flowers when she leasts expects it, for no reason at all :)
73's
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| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 12:40:09 PM | It's certainly a lovely gesture, but, in my book, totally not necessary. I already know that he thinks I'm special...he's asked me for a date.
HOWEVER, a rose on a SECOND date is more meaningful to me....Why, because, if we've had a successful first date, it's nice to know there's a second one...and, if that one happens, along with a ROSE, it's kinda VERY special...
On the other hand, I've had a gentleman arrive with a rose....I loved it...however, I didn't love HIM....I agreed to a second date because I wanted to give him a chance.....he arrived with a DOZEN RED ROSES....the aroma was wonderful.....
After the date, he left, and I had tears in my eyes, because I knew how much he cared, and I KNEW there would NOT be a third date.....I tried to enjoy the roses, but, each time I looked at them, they made me sad.
I suppose, if I wasn't so sentimental, everything would have been o.k., but, if given a choice, I'd rather receive my flowers from someone who cares for me as much as I care for him.....Does that sound weird to anyone?
Just my thoughts...javascript:smilie(' ')
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| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 12:46:43 PM | | First of all...haven't we all had at least some conversations through email, chat or phone calls prior to going on the first date? Seems to me that these aren't really the traditional "first date" situations...we already know if we like them and have some kind of connection to agree on the date to begin with. Right? Then why would anyone think it's trying too hard or a cheezy jesture...it's a flower...where's your sense of appreciation for the little things. Lighten up! | |
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| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 1:29:27 PM | i've been single 4 years now and only one man ... ONE MAN... has the class enough to give me flowers!
i was so flattered i dried them and they now grace my walls.. im looking at them right now
WTF...4 years and no flowers...what is wrong with the men out there, no class is right...... | |
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| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 1:35:48 PM | i would rather receive a rose on the 2nd or 3rd date...and know that it was gotten for me AFTER he met me and knew he liked me...rather than it just being something that he does...
although, funny story...i had been chatting with a guy online for about 2 weeks, phone calls and all...we had this long joke going about black and white cookies and brownies...when we met, he showed up with a big brownie for me...it was hysterical b/c it was personalized...too bad we didn't hit it off though... | |
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| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 1:39:37 PM |
But......the smile soon turned to a frown when he walked in and asked me if he could throw out his empty Mcdonalds cup in my trash can !!!!!!
im not sure if it's just the way you said it, but that is the funniest thing i have heard all day.
i do feel for you though. still funny.haha. | |
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| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 1:51:37 PM | I had one of the sweetest gestures...or at least, what I thought was sweet. A gentleman I dated for about 3 yrs drove 3 hours to meet me each time we dated, in the beginning of our relationship.
The first date, we had a lovely time; comedy club, beautiful dinner at a very nice restaurant and a wonderful walk around the area, complete with gazing over the water and watching the moon. He even bought a bottle of sparkling cider (I don't drink) and champagne glasses, no less.
Everything was wonderful, and as romantic as it got. Whew!
At the end of the date, he kissed me on the cheek, and we said our goodbyes at the door. I just knew I was seeing him again, obviously! I thought to myself, the night couldn't have been more perfect, if it was made to order. However, I was wrong!
About 10 minutes after he left, I got a phone call. Who was it? Him! He tells me, "Don't say anything...just go look outside your door...but, look down!" Then, he said, "goodbye", and he hung up the phone. I did as he asked, and lo and behold, there was one lone red rose, with no thorns on it (he had carefully picked off the thorns, so that I didn't cut my fingers on them). Awww...
Did it have a special meaning? Absolutely! But it was the thought he put into it, that made it ten times more special and romantic.
As I said, previously, we dated for three years after that, and he was always very romantic, when we were dating. Later, because we had different views of some very important things, I decided to move on. However, to this day, we remain very good friends (notice I didn't say fbuddies? You actually have to specify that, now a days; imagine that!) and I will always remember the thoughts he put into the romantic parts he displayed, but especially, the first night's rose. | |
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| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 3:34:14 PM | agapis- re you're statement:
""exactly. but why a dessert wine? sureley a Marquis De Caceres is a way better spanish wine?
me and you would have a sweet date! not a cliched rose in sight. shame you live thousands of miles away.
wine is best! plus, it gets everyone hammered.
your more likeley to get some if you get drunk, rather than inflaming her hay-fever. ""
Sure we would have a sweet date indeed..lol and yeah I have allergies and so no need to kill some innocent flowers and inflame my asthma just to show you " care"
You ask why a dessert wine? simple answer - because I love it ,Essencia was my first and remains my fave.. I have tried others but I always go back to that one.. Never tried Marguis De Caceres tho..But you need to get the gal hammered to get some? ugh... If thats your motivation than its good the miles separate us...LOL
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| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 3:51:14 PM | the wine is for ME primarily. she is welcome to join me. and if after 3 bottles we are both feeling "uncivilized" LOL, then so be it. i dont need to get girls drunk tho. as i say, its mostly for MY benefits.
anyway, spanish wine. great stuff. Marquis de Caceres is a rioja, and a good one will cost about $120. i highly recomend it. not for everyday use obviously. and dont drink it out of a cup.
nice pics by the way x | |
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| Men who arrive for the 1st date with a rose.....do women like it?
Posted: 8/31/2008 4:01:42 PM | ok Agapis..Thankyou for that clarification... thought you were getting a bit cheeky at first
ooh look at you Mr wine snob! *kidding* ,,Now I will need to try that Marquis..I may still stick with the Essencia... because when you find a good wine, much like a good man you stick with it ..lol
touche, I like your pics too
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