Be very sure what you're going to do on Valentine's Day guys. If you fancy someone but it's all a bit vague, stay away. If you haven't had a clear signal, stay away. It's not worth it. And most of all, if you're just overreacting to a bit of friendliness (say from a waitress, colleague or someone you encountered in the elevator,) STAY AWAY.
See, Valentine's Day is just a schmaltzy thing for couples to confirm their dedication, and for those on the verge of declaring their feelings to go on and do it. Thus, you communicating your feelings should almost be a foregone conclusion. It's like when you propose to get married; you need to be pretty sure everything is in place before you do that. Valentine's Day is like a marriage proposal, just a million percent less serious. Even so, it is pretty freaking serious if your attentions are not wanted. Do you want to be the freakazoid who sent someone a card/flowers whatever, and then behind your back: "Is that the kind've guy I attract?" Or: "Does he really think I'm his type."
To test this theory, take out a copy of the movie ADAPTATION and watch how Charlie screws up when the very friendly waittress turns out to be NOT flirting with him at all, and NOT interested in him, AT ALL.
It starts off with him making comments about orchids and she enthusiastically compliments him on his knowledge, he impresses her further, she smiles and blinks seductively at him, saying she thinks he is extraordinary, and then finally, she turns to get his order...he hesitates, then recklessly goes for it:
Charlie Kaufman: But, so anyway, I was also wondering, I'm going up to Santa Barbara this Saturday, for an orchid show, and I, and I... Alice the Waitress: Oh. Charlie Kaufman: I'm sorry. Alice the Waitress: Well... Charlie Kaufman: I apologise. I'm sorry. Alice the Waitress: I'll just be right back with your pie then.
BIG MISTAKE.
You have been warned.
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