However, a smooth, deliberate rotation from a slightly higher speed works just great. What you want to avoid is a leisurely lift-off in ground effect near stall speed. At all times, you need to be the master of the aircraft's attitude. Watch that shear on a gusty day. And, now, the landing.
Most manufacturers recommend using minimum flaps in high or gusty crosswinds.
The difference in aileron effectiveness in the Seneca is dramatic between a full flap and a 10 or 25 degree flap landing. Whatever works best for you. I find, however, that just prior to touchdown is not the place to discover that you in fact have more crosswind than you can handle. If I find I've run out of control and can't cancel both drift and maintain my alignment with the runway, I have time to do something about it, like go around. Remember that your rate of descent will increase in a side slip due to the increased drag, and you may need to carry a little more power on short final.