i've learned thru trial & error (personal experience) it's not what's on the outside, but what's on the inside that counts. some physically good looking folks can be very shallow & mean. for me, it's what's in one's heart that is important.
must be a busy time for you right now. instead of not going in today & maybe getting in trouble, tell your boss you need this sat. or sun. off because of a family obligation.
since i am from miami, fl. i have dated a lot of latin men, from cuba & all over the south americas. the majority of them know how to treat a lady and make her feel beautiful. the only drawback for me was that latin men are VERY jealous possissive and controlling.
RE: Dubious Gifting
same here, it's just too expensive to buy one gift per person, mostly i buy for the kids & give adulds a card.