what do you say.....

to a person that you really don't know all that well says, I love you?
Do you say you love them back just because they caught you off guard and you can't think of anything else to say in a split second?
Well, I did say I love you back. I didn't know what else to say. I like this person very much, but I can't say that I love them.
When you think about it, it would be nice to pass around the love word, it might make the world a better place. BUT, I don't think the love word should be taken for granted either.....it's a strong emotion and should be reserved for the people that you really do love.