Racquel Gates, an associate professor of film at Columbia University, asserted that it is inappropriate to make a romantic proposal to a woman on the day she’s being celebrated for a feat she worked hard for.
Speaking further, she advised women to break up with their partners if they ever do this.
“Men, if your girlfriend is finishing a marathon, accepting an award, walking the runway to close out the collection that she designed, or taking a moment to celebrate any big individual accomplishment that she worked hard for -this is not the time to propose to her.” She wrote.
Racquel Gates’ tweet elicited varying reactions on the micro-blogging platform; while some agreed with her, a number of social media users disagreed.
Reacting a Twitter user @notbeforenoon wrote,
“Getting down on a knee or waiting for a proposal are such antiquated concepts. Getting married should be a mutual decision, discussed seriously. If you want to make a big production out of it, have an announcement party.”
@JerryStillman, “Everyone knows the proper place to propose is at a surprise proposal party you’ve invited all her family and friends to”.
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