By Kailey Franklin, staff writer
In the eyes of Hollywood, one of the most romantic things a person can do is publicly profess love to someone. But just like with so many other things, Hollywood is wrong again.
A public proposal may seem like a great idea, but in reality, it can be an uncomfortable situation for the other party.
While there are definitely people who love that kind of spotlight, many don’t. It can be embarrassing, and very unpleasant.
More so, the other person may even feel pressured to accept the proposal. People are afraid that they’ll be harassed by their peers for not accepting the proposal.
Then of course, what happens if they do reject the proposer? Rejection can be very hard for some people, and it’s doubtful that anyone would want to share that tender moment with the entire lunchroom.
A public proposal can also be an expensive endeavor. According to National Geographic, the average person spends about $68.98 for Val- entine’s Day, and according to the National Retail Federation, US consumers typically spend about $17.3 billion in total.
Going all out for someone could really break the bank.
It’s best to privately ask the person, and then discuss a public proposal idea. This might take some of the fun or dazzle out of it, but it’s much better than being rejected in front of a hundred or so other people.
A good alternative to a public proposal is sending a card. According to the Greeting Card Association, Americans send about 190 million cards a year.