In which country do women give men chocolate (not vice versa) on Valentines Day?

February 14, 2017 3 Comments

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In which country do women give men chocolate on Valentines Day (and not vice versa)?

a) Finland
b) Estonia
c) India
d) Iran
e) Japan

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In which country do women give chocolate to men on Valentines Day?

In which country do women give chocolate to men on Valentine's Day?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Women give men chocolate on Valentines Day in e) Japan.

In this Asian country, Valentine's Day is all about women purchasing the right amount and quality of chocolate for their husbands, boyfriends, and even male coworkers. There are two types of chocolates given to men on February 14: honmei-choco (prospective winner, or lovers' chocolate) and giri-choco (obligation chocolate, for platonic recipients). Men don't have to return the favor until a month later, on March 14, or White Day. Men are expected to give gifts at least doubly as valuable to women on this “reply day.” White Day was originally launched by a marshmallow manufacturer, which tried to convince men to give these puffy white confections to women. Now, in addition to marshmallows, men give white chocolates, white lingerie, and jewelry or other gifts  in white packaging to women on March 14.

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Comments

  1. Lisa says:
    February 10, 2012 at 10:53 am

    I give my husband chocolate for Valentine’s Day too – he’s the chocoholic in this couple! 🙂

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  2. Steve says:
    February 11, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    All I can say is I’m glad I don’t live in Japan. There’s no way I’d want to deal with two Valentines Day, even if one was all about me getting treats.

    Reply
  3. Ellen says:
    February 11, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    This is another way to get your favorite chocolates in the house. Who knows what will happen to them?

    Reply

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