It's Just Lunch Singles Survey Finds That Valentine's Day Is Not For a First Date According to Men, Women on the Other Hand Say, "Sure, Why Not"

Should you ask someone out on a first date for Valentine’s Day? According to It’s Just Lunch, the premier dating service for busy professionals, who surveyed 2,378 singles, 41% of men said no way—too corny. Women, on the other hand, seem to have a different opinion. 62% of women said “Sure, why not” and would accept a first date on Valentine’s Day. However, 26% of women did say it’s too much pressure and February 15th would be much better for a first date.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 21, 2005

Singles are spending more money on that special someone than last year. Last year, only 31% of singles said they would spend over $100 dollars on that special someone. This year, 64% of men are planning on spending over $100. 58% of women will spend less than $75, while 34% of singles spent $50 last year.

When are you expected to have a definite Valentine’s date? 53% of women said that if they have only been dating 2-4 weeks, yes, they are expecting a date on the big day. Men think differently. 66% of men think a date is expected only if they are dating exclusively or it has been more than 6 weeks.

New Year’s Eve has taken over as the bigger date night. 36% of men and 35% of women say that New Year’s Eve is the toughest day to be dateless. Valentine’s Day was not far behind; 26% of men and 33% of women find February 14th the toughest day to be dateless.

Only 8% of singles deem Valentine’s Day as their favorite night to go out. 23% of singles favor New Year’s Eve, while 35% of men say an anniversary and 43% of women say their birthday is their favorite night to go out.

Is mom remembered on Valentine’s Day? 98% of singles are aware that Valentine’s Day falls on February 14th every year and although 91% of singles have bought a Valentine’s Day card, only 27% of men and 41% of women send a card to their mom on February 14th.

Who is giving women lingerie? Only 37% of men have given lingerie as a Valentine’s Day gift, while 48% of women claim to have received lingerie as a gift. For those who aren’t buying lingerie, 33% of men compared to only 7% of women plan on sending flowers to someone at work on Valentine’s Day.

Would you want to get engaged on Valentine’s Day? “No Thanks,” says 61% of singles. Instead wait and do it on February 15th.

About It’s Just Lunch

Since It’s Just Lunch was founded in 1991, the company has arranged thousands of fun, first date lunches or drinks after work—an atmosphere where singles can feel comfortable with the process of meeting a new person. With over 75 locations worldwide, each day IJL arranges hundreds of fun, first dates over lunch or drinks after work at over 1,100 restaurants. With many introductions leading to second dates, It’s Just Lunch is the world’s leading first date authority.

The U.S. dating industry is estimated at nearly $1.5 billion, and growing at 25% annually, with 110 million single adults in the United States alone.

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