March 8 was the 100th International Women’s Day in Europe. It comes after Valentine’s Day, which was originally celebrated only in the United States but is more and more celebrated abroad. On these days men are expected to show affection for the women in their lives by sending cards, candy, or flowers, having dinner out together, giving gifts of jewelry – and especially with visits. It is the time of year when spring and thoughts of love turn a young man’s fancy to women and vice versa. It can be a sweet time for a woman to be respected and appreciated, if one ignores the rest of the year.