[MadIvan]

I disagree about the candy. I got my lady a combination of red roses (standard) - and some handmade chocolates from where I live in West Sussex. Worked like a charm.

Also setting is important - if the lady in question works in a rather tedious or sterile environment, red roses work even better.

Regards, Ivan

[Pukin Dog]

The reactions I witnessed from candy ranged from: "Oh girl, he really wants some" by co-workers, to "Well, I guess I'm going to have to give it up". I am not kidding. These were upper-middle class working girls for the most part, and it seemed that they looked down on the candy, but got all weepy and breathless from the Teddy Bears.