Sending Flowers Is a Great Way to Say You Care
Flowers for special occasions are a very personal way of expressing your feelings. They can be formal for business associates or intimate for close friends. Deciding to send flowers is a beautiful way to say you care about the recipient and want to make them happy.
The most common reason to send flowers is romance. Early in a relationship, sending flowers signals a strong interest and is unmistakably romantic. The person who takes the time and trouble to select flowers with special meaning is also more likely to get a favorable response. Asking the person’s friends or relatives what sort of flowers the person prefers is a smart move, and it also avoids the negative of triggering an allergy!
Of course, there are traditional meanings for many flowers, and some choose them based on the message they send. Who does not know that red roses mean “I love you” or even a single red rose can send a more powerful message than an expensive arrangement of random flowers? If things are not that serious, pink roses mean “I like you.”
Another special occasion for flowers is a musical or theatrical performance. On opening night and sometimes other nights, actors and actresses may receive bouquets, as may dancers and other performers. Flowers are just as powerful as applause and certainly last longer. Just watch a skating competition and see all the flowers thrown to good performers.
Notable life events are also a good reason to send flowers. Birthdays are an obvious choice, often with the number of blossoms equaling the number of years old of the recipient. Anniversaries as well are a great time to remember someone with flowers. How romantic it is to get the same kind of flowers a spouse sent to you the very first time! The birth of a child or grandchild is also a great time for sending flowers.
A good chance to express sympathy by sending flowers occurs during sad times. Send flowers to celebrate the life of one who has passed and give reason to be cheerful for accomplishments during life. Another great reason to send flowers are to let someone know you are thinking of them if they are ill or have had to spend time in the hospital. Perhaps the best time to give flowers occurs after the bulk of flowers have arrived; after a funeral or when a person has been out of the hospital for a few days.
Flowers are a great way to brighten someone’s day. What could be better than a bright floral bouquet in the middle of winter? Bringing flowers along to a hostess is always a much-appreciated gesture. Don’t forget to recognize other special occasions with flowers. They are a great way to celebrate a graduation, new home or new job.
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- Howard Brule
