In Japan, St Valentine's day has been recognized as the day when women send chocolate to men. Originally, the chocolate was to express the love to a particular man. But many women tend to deliver chocolates to many male colleagues and bosses, so-called obligation chocolate.
Recently, this strange habit is diminishing in young ladies, according to the media.
Evening Standard: Japanese women push back against tradition that forces them to buy male colleagues Valentine's Day chocolates
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/japanese-women-push-back-against-tradition-that-forces-them-to-buy-male-colleagues-valentines-day-a4063236.html
I am indifferent to this habit since I got married. My wife thankfully gives me chocolate muffins on Feb 14th. It is my favorite sweet in the world. That's it.
Some of my colleagues send me chocolate. I am thankful to receive them. On the other hand, I do not remember who sent me the chocolate. I never discount the women who do not send chocolate.
By the way, Godiva, a famous chocolate company, said, “Tell the women in your office ‘don’t force yourself to give anyone giri choco.’” This comment is ironic. If you told such a thing to your subordinates, they would interpret it as a message to demand giri choco. I recommend you never take such a silly act.
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