You don’t have to depend on words each time to convey your best wishes to the someone special. Flowers are a delicate beauty of nature which acts as a silent message. Flowers are always selected as ideal gift all over the world and can bring smile on a face, brighten one’s day or even express your love or sympathy. Although sending flowers might seem a simple task but if you are unaware of the etiquettes of sending flowers you may come across embarrassing situations. Here are some of the flower etiquettes that should be remembered in order to avoid an awkward situation.
Mistakes to Avoid at Your First Date:
Your first date can get jostled if an embarrassing flower incident strikes your way. Flowers are always symbolic. Some represent love while others represent friendship. Make sure to bestow neutral flowers so that your first date does not come across any embarrassment. Of course you will never want to start a date with a flower that represents friendship only.
Sending Flowers at Your Workplace:
Sending flowers at your workplace can be the most perfect way to say “I’m thinking of you”. However, it can even be a breach of etiquette. Some of your colleagues can feel embarrassed on receiving flowers at work. Therefore it is essential to consider the person you are sending flowers to and their possible reaction.
Give the Correct Number of Flowers:
Also consider the number of flowers you give, as what is appropriate varies from place-to-place. In the U.S. a dozen flowers is appropriate and customary. In Europe and elsewhere even numbers are considered inappropriate. Almost everywhere, the number 13 is considered unlucky. In parts of Asia, never give a gift having an association with the number 4 (it sounds similar to the word death). Giving a single flower is generally reserved for lovers.
Be an Equal Opportunity Flower Giver:
Men enjoy receiving flowers, too. The difference to keep in mind when presenting flowers to men versus women is in what kind of flowers you give, in what colors, and how they are presented. Keep to stronger, dominant colors, such as yellows and oranges. Do keep the wrapping simple, avoiding lots of ribbons, bows, and frills. While in the U.S. it has is customary for flowers to be given by couples, by a woman to another woman, and by a man to a woman... with the emergence of equality, it is no longer inappropriate---thank goodness---for a woman to give flowers to a man.
Mismatched Outfits & Corsages at Wedding:
When it comes to a Christian weddings, flowers play a significant role. The dress of a Christian bride is always white and it is essential to gift a white corsage to a Christian bride at her wedding so that it complements the wedding attire without any mismatch. It is quite obvious that one will never prefer to gift a bouquet of red roses to a bride dressed in white. One must also consider the size of the corsage before gifting it. Avoid choosing bouquets that are too large or too small.
Etiquettes for Sending Get Well Soon Bouquets:
The sweet fragrance and bright colours of get well soon bouquets can really charm up the mood of a person who isn’t feeling well. However some hospitals have restrictions on flowers. Thus it is important to check if there are any such rules or not before sending flowers as the get well wishes.
Valentines Day :
The most popular flower for Valentine’s Day is still the rose. If you choose to give roses, remember that the red rose symbolizes love, the yellow rose shows friendship, the pink rose represents admiration, and the white rose indicates purity and innocence.
Mother’s Day :
Choosing a flower for Mother’s Day is simple. All you have to do is pick one that you know is her favorite. If she likes all types, consider giving her a spring bouquet with a variety of colors and varieties. Carnations are always a good choice if you’re not sure what she likes. They are an excellent expression of love and admiration. You might consider giving her a carnation corsage in her favorite color.
By following these flower etiquette tips you will reduce the chances of getting into any awkward situation and convey your best wishes easily.
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