25. A Secret for a Happy Valentine's Day

http://www.slate.com/blogs/scocca/2011/02/14/a_secret_for_a_happy_valentine_s_day_a_confidential_message_to_the_guy_who_was_just_in_the_elevator_and_to_other_guys_who_may_be_in_his_situation.html

On February 14th, Tom Scocca wrote a note to all guys explaining to them how to make their valentines date a lot better and simple.  He starts the note by giving away some of his characteristics. Scocca tell them how a date usually goes, on valentines day. He begins to explain some small details that the guy may not notice but the girl will notice, even though she won't say it. Scocca tells the guy that the girl already has so many things to carry, that it wouldn't kill the guy to carry her puts. He even says that maybe the guy thinks that it is cheesy and will be embarrassed to carry it, but don't be because it is totally normal. Scocca says that since she is used to it she will probably not even ask, but if you do get it from her, it will take her by surprise making her very happy, and will appreciate what he did. He ends his note by saying, that the farther the evening goes, and her purse keeps falling off her shaders the ore she will get annoyed and that is a tragedy no one wants to happen. "Take the bag. Happy Valentine's Day."

In this note Scocca explains to the readers; who are most likely man, that there is no problem in taking the women's purse, they will appreciate it. He uses very strong diction and is very sure about what he says. He uses examples, that make the note more entrusting and makes the readers picture the scenario more clearly. Scocca emphasizes on how no one would like to end a beautiful night with a beautiful girl, as a tragedy. By following his instructions he guaranties she will be happy and that the date will go even better then they would imagine. Scocca contrasts the colors in the sky with the clouds to creat a more evening and calm look to the situation, creation a climax point. He ends his note by saying not to just take the bag but offer to carry it, but not hoping she'll say no, but say it like you mean it. Scocca's main idea was to give a good tip for a better Valentine's day, and his main audience was to the guy in the elevator and many other guys who may be or where in this same situation once.