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I always hold the door open, just like Theresa.

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I might give up my seat for Diane Abbott on a train, then on second thoughts, I would prefer to take the seat with me.

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And get a criminal record!

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I think.gifts on a first date is an American or Canadian thing it's a shame it never caught on over here.... I think its a lovely idea.

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[QUOTE=DaveyJ;1630129]Offer your seat to a female on a train these days and she will most like say you are a sexist barsteward.[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't! I would give you my best smile and thank you!

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The young man I became engaged to when I was 18 brought me a rose on our first date - he was Canadian.

Other than that - no first date gifts - although - it the first date was a trip to the theatre or cinema - there were often sweets or popcorn to share.

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Wow how romantic!

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It must be, being Canadian, I don't think I have ever had a first date without a gift. Maybe once or twice. And even once a friend and I were meeting two guys to go to a conference together and at our seats when we sat down, there was a box of specialty chocolates.