DEAR MISS MANNERS: My son received a gift from a girl for Valentine’s Day (chocolate-covered strawberries and a stuffed bear). He likes her, but had no idea she was planning on getting him a gift.
Should he now buy her a Valentine gift, even if it is after Valentine’s Day? Or just say “thank you very much” and move on? My son is 15 years old and a freshman in high school.
GENTLE READER: And indeed, he may well move on. Or may she.
But a catch-up present is not flattering. Miss Manners would counsel him to wait and see if the mutual liking lasts until Easter, at which time he could surprise her with a chocolate bunny.