We’ve been asking some of you fine chaps about your views on romance ahead of Valentine’s Day and it appears that London is the most romantic city in the UK! I say, George and I had better pack one’s bags and head down for a chilled Crabbie’s tomorrow!
Here are our official findings from 2,000 of you totally spiffing fans:
· London is the most romantic region this Valentine’s Day.
· North East couples are the least traditional with only 1 in 10 set to take their partner for dinner.
· The women of London are twice more likely to propose this leap year than Midland’s brides to be.
Valentine’s Day sees lovers expressing their feelings with flowers, chocolates and greeting cards, but a candlelit dinner tops the romance charts this 14th February with nearly half of the nation (47%) claiming it to be the perfect Valentine’s tradition.
To prepare for the looming romantic date on Tuesday, a survey conducted on behalf of Crabbie’s revealed an interesting insight into the nation’s Ps & Qs at the dinner table and highlights what both sexes believe makes the perfect partner on a cold winter night.
The research revealed that if you come from London or Northern Ireland you’re twice as likely to wine and dine your partner (20%), than those in the North East (11%). Good news for shy grooms-to-be is that 8% of the nation’s women will take a leap of faith this year with a Valentine’s proposal.
With Valentine’s Day falling on a Tuesday this year, 1 in 5 men would rather eat an early supper, leaving more time for romance. However, over a quarter of women dream of a relaxing three course meal with wine and their loved one to accompany the food (27%). Unfortunately for 15 per cent of the nation’s wives’ and girlfriends’, romance is officially dead as their men would be more than happy to have their dinner served on their lap in front of the television!
The Crabbie’s poll also found that traditional dinner table etiquette is under threat, with only a quarter of well-mannered males (27%) ensuring they chew quietly with their mouths closed when dining in or out with their partner. The survey also revealed that half of women find their man lacking in manners, with the number one pet-hate being when their partner starts to eat before she has even finished plating up her own dinner! But 1 in 4 women are most offended when their partner adds salt or pepper before even tasting her home-cooked meal (25%).
Al Cross, of Crabbie’s, commented: “With so many traditions slowly disappearing from today’s society, we were keen to look into which will be most missed this Valentine’s Day and also the values that the true gentleman still hold close compared to their other half.”
To celebrate Valentine’s Day in true traditional style this Tuesday 14 February, accompany your romantic dinner with a measure of Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer. Carefully selected real ginger is steeped for up to 8 weeks with citrus, herbs and spices to create a truly indulgent accompaniment to any special occasion.
