Nassau Street Gets Its Valentine On

It's Valentine's Day in the 08544.  Having, well, zero holiday-related commitments of my own today, I headed for Nassau Street.  An hour later I had been to every card shop, every flower shop, and any food place that advertised a "Special Valentine's Day Menu" featuring food "made with love." (Weird.) Here are some conversation gems and ridiculously awkward responses to my questions on life and love in Princeton (from complete strangers).Hey spiffy looking male greeter at Mediterra. Can you still get a reservation for tonight? No. Have you worked on Valentine's Day before? Yes. Any funny stories? Haha. Well, sometimes a lady will say no -- you know,  to a proposal. That's like, happened here before.  But it's good for us, because -- you know -- no need to bring the dessert menu, right?Hey only male Princeton student to shop at Paper Source paperie. Ever. Are you picking out a card for Valentine's Day? Yeah, for my little sister.  But she just likes Disney Princesses.  This place is too artsy. Oh no! Who's your favorite Disney Princess? Uh. Cinderella? That's like the only one I know. She's the best. Yeah, I'm just gonna go to CVS.Overheard at "Flower Station": "Tulips and roses.  They're not the same?"Hey lady behind the register at Jardiniere Florals. Is it hard having three flower shops within 500 feet of one another? We cater to different crowds, I would say. Jardiniere's clientele is a little older than those that go to Flower Station three doors down. We're willing to really sit down and talk to our customers about what they're looking for and plan from there. Here it's about dialogue and service.  (Wait, what?)And for those of you who spent the holiday inside, here's what Nassau Street looks like in pink and red.(above image source: princetontourcompany.com)