Boss bans Valentine's Day gifts in blunt email so singles don't feel 'stress'

13 February 2024 , 15:54

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The boss banned people from bringing Valentine's-related things into the office (Stock Image) (Image: Getty Images)

Being single on Valentine's Day feels different for everyone.

For some, singledom is welcome, and they'd rather eat a box of chocolates to themselves, rather than share it. But others may be going through a recent break-up, so the thought of February 14 is enough to set the tears off. Due to this stark difference, one boss decided to ban office Valentine's Day celebrations, stopping people from bringing Valentine's gifts onto the premises.

The boss sent a no-nonsense email to employees, warning them about bringing things in that may set other, single, colleagues off in a downward spiral.

"Please note that no Valentine's gifts are allowed within the company premises. Management has made this decision in order to safeguard other employees from unnecessary pressure and stress," part of the letter by the Group's Chief Operations Officer read, as reported by Tuko.

The email also made it clear that there would be consequences for any member of staff who violated the rules, saying they would be "punished." It's unclear which workplace the communications have been sent from.

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On social media, some people thought this was for the best, as one pointed out that "not everyone can afford Valentine's gifts" for the person they love, so they didn't understand why colleagues should have to have someone else's romantic life shoved in their face in the workplace. Someone else said that the boss was "very considerate" of other people's feelings. Another even said that the boss "deserves an award" for stopping Valentine's Day-related things from the office space.

If you're looking for something to do this Valentine's Day, we tried the M&S dine-in-for-two deal and it went down a treat and cost just £25 - miles cheaper than a dinner reservation in a fancy restaurant. We also tried the Aldi deal, and were equally impressed. Mirror writer Lucy Marshall that she'd cancel a booking she'd made in favour of the home-cooked grub.

Danielle Kate Wroe