About 5-7% of my customers are men. Some gentlemen buy gift certificates for their wives, loved ones, daughters or secretaries while some gentlemen actually enjoy shopping and are very clear about making their own selections. Right before Christmas, a gentleman came in to the store and bought some things for his girlfriend. He was obviously very anxious and somewhat indecisive while he was shopping and after repeatedly leaving the store (3 times!) and coming back, he told me that he was going to be popping the question (yes, that question) over the holidays and he just "wanted to get it [buying a gift] right." Awwww. I was instantly enchanted. He had already bought the engagement ring but he said he still wanted to buy her something nice for Christmas. I probably don't have to tell you that every female customer in the store melted just a little bit. I made him promise me that he would bring her into the store as soon as he could and today was the day. They're a darling couple, in their 40s, neither ever having been married, and they are definitely in love. And yes, he even got down on one knee. She flashed her ring, they kissed, he blushed, they smiled and then they left. Awwww. She told me she doesn't like to shop, but she's got a man that does (he even bought her a cute little tattoo tee that was on sale for 10 bucks while he was here today), so I expect I'll see him again. I'm just so happy for them, I wanted to share. Cheers...to love.
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