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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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