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Tips for Women
One of the biggest concerns that a woman
has when choosing a gift for a man is how he would react to receiving flowers. It may
come as a surprise that in a recent survey conducted by the Society of American Florists,
over 60% of men surveyed said that they would like to receive flowers on Valentines
Day. This hardly seems shocking when you think about the reason behind this occurrence
-- men like to receive flowers for the same reason that they send them…to be recognized.
All of us like to feel special, however,
it requires a bit more tact when you send flowers to a man. First, when selecting flowers,
stick to vivid hues such as orange, red, purple, bright yellow and gold. Men respond
best to bright, powerful colors. Avoid pastels or traditional "feminine" designs. If
you are unsure about the types of flowers you can always start off by sending a plant
or dish garden.
Second, it is best to send contemporary
or exotic arrangements. Linear or natural styles are better received than "fluffy" ones.
In selecting an arrangement you can also try to incorporate his favorite hobby into
the design. If he is a golfer you can include a box of golf balls. If he is into cars,
maybe a car magazine should be tucked in.
Third, when choosing the right time to
send him flowers, think about the occasions on which he sends you flowers. If he sends
you flowers for your birthday or your anniversary, maybe those would be good times to
send flowers to him. And don’t forget about Valentines Day, a promotion, or as a host
gift at one of his parties.
Florists have known for decades that men
love flowers, and today there is an increasing trend of men buying flowers for their
own homes and offices. They too like a bright arrangement on their desk or fragrant
flowers in their foyer.
Source: Society of American Florists
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