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Nadine Davis
Copyright (c) 2010 Nadine Davis Flowers are one of the most beautiful ways to express appreciation, sympathy, sooth hurt feelings, apologise for a transgression or celebrate an occasion. They are also one of the easiest ways, as opposed to a gift which requires some knowledge of the recipient's likes and dislikes, taste, colour preferences and a range of other things which may not be known if the person is not particularly close. The natural beauty of flowers adds to any occasion, and can accompany a gift, if appropriate, and still not be seen to be ostentatious. Without a gift, just on their own, flowers are equally appropriate. When it comes to the selection of flowers has a reputation for being able to supply almost any type of floral arrangement. Note however that there is cultural sensitivity around sending flowers. It is inappropriate, for example, in the Muslim community, to send flowers on the passing of a family member. Some colours are also inappropriate in certain cultures so it's always wise to check before ordering. There are a number of universal celebrations and occasions in every year when it is entirely appropriate to send flowers: => Birthdays - whether male or female, people love having flowers sent to them on their birthday. => New baby - "baby" flowers are often accompanied by a pink or blue balloon and a soft toy. => Congratulatory occasions - for some outstanding achievement, having flowers sent by a significant person enhances the feeling of accomplishment. => Engagement and wedding - both are joyful, exciting and nervous times as two people make a commitment and set out on a journey together. => Valentine's Day - a big day for a florist. Red roses are usually the favoured choice, but others are also popular and often accompanied by the next best gift, chocolate! => Mother's Day - to symbolise everything wonderful about a mother. Love, warmth, sacrifice, compassion - all eloquently expressed in a bouquet of chrysanthemums. => Mourning - sending flowers to a bereaved family is a way, not only of expressing difficult feelings, but also of adding colour and beauty to a sorrowful environment. When sending flowers to a workplace or hospital, space to display them will be limited, as will containers. For these occasions, arrangements in their own container are best. If a card is to accompany the flowers, think carefully about the message, as strangers may have the opportunity to read it. There are dozens of occasions that warrant sending flowers and many different ways to go about that, but using a florist gets access to staff who can advise on any of the issues around sending flowers.
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