When most people think of Valentine’s Day, they probably aren’t worried about appropriate etiquette for the office.   You should only give the gift that is appropriate for business environment.  A simple, “Happy Valentine’s Day” probably works best – as a gift. 

And, don’t  let on if your plans are way cool and the other guy is basically getting his favorite meal.

Etiquette expert Lizzie Post of the Emily Post Institute says the subject bears a little loving care – excuse the pun.  Her advice: Don’t flaunt your plans—either before or after they’ve happened—when chatting with coworkers (or friends, for that matter).

Valentine’s Day can make people who are not part of a couple feel bad, Post says. Don’t even talk about your plans unless you’re asked to. Try to use the day to celebrate compassion, she advises, to give a little attention to those who might not be feeling as fortunate as you do. While people are probably genuinely delighted about your happiness, being modest in what you share is the most thoughtful approach.

So, good, if you’ve got something hot planned, don’t talk about it.  Could be racy for the office.  Which brings us to the point about Valentine’s Day.

Why is it celebrated at all?  It’s a great day for candies, flowers, naughty slinky things – but Valentine lost his head.  What’s to celebrate?