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Rules of Etiquette When Offering Flowers

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By Dante WhitePublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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Rules of Etiquette When Offering Flowers
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Giving and receiving flowers are among the greatest joys of life. Because we do it especially at special events, such as birthdays or anniversaries, spontaneous gestures bring even more joy, in this case.

When was the last time you made a nice gesture for yourself or your best friend? A bouquet of seasonal flowers to have at home and enjoy your look? Simply order a bouquet for yourself from an online florist, such as Floria, which you can enjoy all week long.

If you are the type of person who enjoys beauty and makes such surprises to your loved ones, you should know that there are several rules of etiquette when offering flowers, which you will want to take into account.

Obviously, with a bouquet, you will never fail, but you can adapt this beautiful gesture depending on the situation or the person, to make sure that the joy will be complete.

How to choose the right flowers

Floriography, the language of flowers, shows that each flower expresses a certain emotion or intention. This science developed during the reign of the queen

Victoria and is still a reference for florists. But modernity has brought advantages: the import of flowers from the southern hemisphere has made us have flowers in the cold season in our country, has allowed the development of species, has increased their resistance. Thus, a "relaxation" of customs has been reached, and the rules are no longer so strict. We just have to consider the circumstances.

For example, red roses signify love and passion. Thus, if a man offers flowers to a co-worker, it is preferable to choose another type of bouquet, so as not to send the wrong message.

White and yellow flowers are associated with funeral events. In such circumstances, intensely colored flowers in shades of pink, fuchsia, orange will be avoided.

Brightly colored flowers are usually suitable for happy occasions, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations.

If you offer flowers as a sign of gratitude, be guided by the personal preferences of the recipient: choose her favorite flowers, in her favorite colors.

The moment you offer the flowers

We all rejoice in the birth of a child and we want to congratulate the mother, but most of the time, the hospitals do not accept flowers on the premises. Or, if you agree, and want to send a bouquet, using the services of an online florist, think of the newborn. Very fragrant flowers, such as lilies or tuberose, will not do them any good. So choose flowers without allergenic potential and smell or plants from Floria.

In case of unfortunate events, you can choose to send flowers to the chapel, in memory of the deceased or you can send them home, to the family, a few days later, to show them that you are with them.

Birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions, are moments when we offer flowers and bring, of course, a lot of joy. Do you realize the impact that a bouquet offered for no reason would have?

The person who receives them

It matters a lot how you offer flowers, the type of person you choose them for, when and where you give them.

For example, if you send flowers to someone at the office, choose a small or medium-sized bouquet. A bouquet of 101 roses will be difficult to keep in the office, will not find a suitable vase in such a space, and will be difficult to take home.

On the other hand, a very small bouquet sent for a special occasion may seem petty and inappropriate.

Also, when choosing flowers for a person, take into account the cultural background. If it has a different birth, the flowers can mean different things in that culture.

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