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Valentine's Day
Monday, February 13, 2006
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Forty-nine percent (49%) of Americans look forward to this day, 19% dread it, and 32% have neither reaction. Married Americans look forward to Valentine's Day far more than those who are not married. Among Married Americans, 59% look forward to this celebration while only 13% dread it. As for those who are not married, 32% look forward to February 14 while 28% dread it. Thirty-four percent (34%) of men say they will send flowers for Valentine's Day, but only 29% of women expect to receive them. Thirty-one percent (31%) of Americans expect to enjoy a Valentine's Day dinner with someone special. This includes 34% of those who are married and 25% of those who are not. Given the choice, 69% of women say they would prefer a Valentine's dinner rather than flowers or candy. Sixteen percent (16%) want flowers, while 6% prefer chocolate. Among men, 80% prefer dinner, 9% candy, and 2% flowers. Rasmussen Reports is an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information. The Rasmussen Reports ElectionEdge™ Premium Service for Election 2008 offers the most comprehensive public opinion coverage ever provided for a Presidential election. Scott Rasmussen, president of Rasmussen Reports, has been an independent pollster for more than a decade. Survey of 500 Adults February 13, 2006
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