According to the National Confectioners’ Association (NCA) in the US, 69% of Americans prefer chocolate over flowers on Valentine’s Day. The NCA surveyed over 1,300 consumers, with 83% of men saying they preferred chocolate, while only 59% of women chose sweets over flowers. Inside the box of chocolates, the most loved flavour is caramel (34%), according to NCA. This is followed by chocolate-covered nuts (24%) and cream-filled and chocolate filled chocolates (both 13%). In a random survey I made on men and women (Asians) I know, there seems to be an overwhelming preference for flowers for Valentine's. So I’m thinking maybe cultural differences impact this simple choice. Are Asians more romantic and Americans more practical? Or do Americans have a sweeter tooth than the Asians? But Asians are heavy eaters, and chocolates are also a favourite. No one I know says No to a piece of chocolate, especially these days when the choices are so wide and varied. You just have