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                Romantic Gestures, Romantic Gifts, S.W.A.L.K!
            
                S.W.A.L.K, or Sealed With A Loving Kiss is one of those romantic gestures that have endured the tests of time; much like its counterpart S.W.A.K, Sealed With A Kiss. Usually written on the letters of loved-up couples, S.W.A.L.K is a romantic acronym that actually originated around the time of the Second World War.

Interestingly, this period of the 20th century produced a number of other acronyms which were also originally used between military personnel and their loved-ones back home. So, in addition to S.W.A.L.K, one might find letters containing acronyms such as M.A.L.A.Y.A - My Ardent Lips Await Your Arrival - B.O.L.T.O.P - Better On Lips Than On Paper - and even I.T.A.L.Y - I Trust And Love You, or alternatively, I'm Thinking About Loving You.

In modern times, particularly with the advent of the internet, email, and social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Bebo, romantic gestures between loving couples have inevitably take on differing forms. Instead of the exclamation of E.G.Y.P.T! to a partner, couples who make use of Facebook can instead Poke one another. But what kind of message does a Poke send? For some, a Facebook Poke can represent a bit of fun for the sole purpose of getting someone's attention, while for others it's a romantic gesture of an altogether fruitier kind.

However, according to Nick Cernis on an article that recently appear on a website entitled 44 forks, the decision to poke or not should actually be governed by a person's choice of beverage. According to a specially designed chart, for those among us who are dedicated tea drinkers, poking an individual on a social networking site is just not the done thing. However, if you're a regular double-espresso drinker, feel free to poke whoever you want, as often as you want to. Should your regular drink be a cappuccino though, you may poke on some occasions, but there are some types of people that shouldn't be approached in this way.

Gestures of the amorous variety can also come in the form of Romantic Gifts. But, as it is also possible to interpret such gestures in all sorts of different ways, it is important to select Romantic Gifts with a degree of care. In the world of Romantic Gifts, it's probably safe to say that a pair of Sweetheart Duckies is 'safe' for those at the start of a new relationship, or even one that is very well established. With a guarantee that they'll be able to perk up anybody's bathing routines, they could quite literally fit the bill for anyone looking for cute Romantic Gifts.

Alternatively, if you're looking to express feelings of love with a little bit of fizz and sparkle, why not opt for a bottle or two of I Love You Luxury Personalised Champagne? Crafted from a delicious blend of Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot Noir, a bottle of Luxury Personalised Champagne - I Love You features a personalised label with that all-important message. It's the champagne that's guaranteed to always hit the right note, and make any occasion a sparkling event.

If you're looking to really push the boat out this Valentines Day, one of the greatest weapons in your arsenal of Romantic Gifts could be the Thames Dinner Cruise for Two. Over the course of around two hours, the Thames Dinner Cruise for Two gives you and a loved one the perfect opportunity to spend a little quality time together. Whether you're looking to reminisce over old times, or impress and flirt your way into their heart, the Thames Dinner Cruise for Two is one of those gifts that never fails to give off the right message. In addition to a fantastic riverside view of London, the evening includes a delicious four-course dinner, a welcome drink, a complimentary bottle of house wine, coffee and chocolates. There'll even be a little live entertainment to enjoy.

However, the most important thing to remember this coming Valentines Day is to be yourself and have a good time. That's probably the greatest of all Romantic Gifts.

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