Galaxus up close: Valentine's Day fails by our employees
On the day of love, it's easy to get the gift wrong. I asked our employees which gifts they or their partners didn't like. It turns out that most of us disdain Valentine's Day. We are happy to share our gift and precious no-gos with you.
Giving your loved one a present shouldn't usually be difficult. Valentine's Day showed our employees just how wrong they were about their (then) partners in the most brutal way.
A freebie. Had just moved into my first own flat and didn't have one. Unfortunately without a voucher for dinner. I had to cook for myself.
I once got friendship earrings for Valentine's Day.
Red roses. Exactly the kind of flowers I don't like at all. Let's be honest - on a day like this, when the classics are already everywhere - you could make a more personal choice.
Most of us are very modest, as our survey shows. This includes the singles who would be happy to receive something small - anything!
At least you're getting something. I always forget that one. The only thing I get is a chewing out from my better half.
My only Valentine's Day date so far has been an American. In the USA, «Valentine's Day» is mega important: so I was his Valentine. He gave me a rose, but at the same time pointed out that it wasn't a red rose because I wasn't his girlfriend. It was pink and I was happy anyway because it's still the only rose I've ever received from a man. The gift, if you can call it that, wasn't terrible at all, but the explanation surrounding it was very embarrassing.
What's worse than something terrible is: Nix, niente, nada. Welcome to my life...
Some people have received a gift, but unfortunately not from their partner:
A fine from the car police for ignoring a red light (because I was stressed about picking up my girlfriend).
Others take a very pragmatic approach to the whole thing: [[quote:A clear Valentine's Day no-go is to be single..."Sandro H., Digital Marketing"]]
Honourable Mentions
A few employees also told us which gifts would make them run for the hills. You can cross these no-gos off your gift list, unless you want to get rid of your partner:
- Pregnancy test
- Sugar negligee
- One-way ticket to the desert
- Skechers shoes
- Parfume
- Plush heart with message
- heart-shaped balloon in public
- 365-day roses
And what do we learn from this?
- Don't explain your gifts. They should speak for themselves.
- Household objects are not suitable gifts.
- Public displays of affection are only romantic in films.
- You can "stay friends" on another day.
- Our employees (and their partners) don't give a damn about Valentine's Day.
When I’m not busy putting together home décor themes or planning marketing activities for Galaxus, I enjoy decorating my home with things I love and starting DIY projects I finish all too rarely. The inspiration I get comes from blogs, magazines and travels. My favourite home living styles: Nautical, Scandinavian and Nordic.