Flower Tip of the Day
Flowers are a wonderful surprise for a girl to receive. Despite all the nay-sayers cynics who say, "Why give something that dies right there on the desk in front of you?," I think it's extremely swoon-worthy and a classic example of chivalry. However, guys, if you aren't completely sure she knows how you feel about her and you have the slightest notion that she might have other guy friends with the same first name, make sure you include first AND LAST name on the card or at least include some kind of inside joke or message that only you would write. This applies to using initials as well. One cannot always rely on handwriting--since the FTD person sometimes signs the card with the requested message.
Girls, if you ever get the flowers with a message signed with a fairly generic message and signed only with a first name (and it could be from one of two gentlemen), then by all means, call the florist. They might at first tell you that it's confidential, but explain your predicament and they should be able to help. It's certainly better than thanking the wrong guy (wince).
Girls, if you ever get the flowers with a message signed with a fairly generic message and signed only with a first name (and it could be from one of two gentlemen), then by all means, call the florist. They might at first tell you that it's confidential, but explain your predicament and they should be able to help. It's certainly better than thanking the wrong guy (wince).
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I have received flowers with no name on the card. I did manage to track down the sender though!
Remember the high school days when you buy carnations for friends, interests and such around February I think. And what did all those different colors mean again? Pink, yellow, red, white!
Simple High School Meanings:
Red-Love
Pink-admiration
Yellow-Friendship
White-Uhhh, not sure.
Green (St. Patty's day)-luck?
Grown-Up messages:
CARNATION (PINK)-I'll Never Forget You
CARNATION (RED)-My Heart Aches For You, Admiration
CARNATION (PURPLE)-Capriciousness
CARNATION (SOLID COLOR)-Yes
CARNATION (STRIPED)-No, Refusal, Sorry I Can't Be With You, Wish I Could Be With You
CARNATION (WHITE)- Sweet and Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love, Woman's Good Luck Gift
CARNATION (YELLOW)-You Have Disappointed Me, Rejection
1. one long stemmed flower, by itself means "I bought this at a gas station in a hurry because I know I'm in HUGE trouble" or "Funny, this particular flower looks just like your neighbors' prized tulips...but I swear I didn't just pick it as I walked by". If it's wrapped in a damp paper towel, he got it from his mom & probably still lives with her, so run away quickly.
2. Arrangement in glass vase more than 2 feet tall means either "I never meant to hurt you - she means nothing to me - it's over, I swear" or the florist mixed up your $12.95 daisies with a funeral delivery.
3. Perhaps the most important form of floral affection is the potted plant. A friend of mine went on a first date around Christmas and her escort presented her with a potted poinsettia. I explained to her that this was serious - a plant with roots, kids, means permanence. Six months later I attended their wedding. And they all lived happily ever after.
When it all comes down to it, the right boy presenting flowers with the right motive eclipses what kind of flowers they are ;-) The boy showing up on your doorstep with an impromptu visit bearing newspaper-wrapped flowers from the farmers' market works well too. (ah, memories!).
Vandermolen, your rules crack me up, esp. #2! And you easily can tell a gas station rose from a florist one, can't you!? :-) I'm sooo with you there. The potted plant story was sweet. A thought on potted indoor plants: make sure they aren't poisonous to any pets she might have in the house.
Jay--Um, ALIAS? Boy, that was a tangent or what? :-) Nope, didn't see that part, and it sounds like it was a good thing that I didn't.
And, I must confess, I really don't like potted plants. I can't even keep carrot sticks alive in my fridge, much less a poinsettia (in or out of the refrigerator). Perhaps some nice cilantro? Basil, anyone?
As for Alias - YES totally gross 1st scene. Unfortunately I just couldn't look away. I found myself still watching it because I wanted to know what exactly would happen to the guy. YUCK!
I love flowers, and I have to admit, carnations are one of my favorites although sterling silver roses are my absolute favorite (feel free to pass that bit of information along to anyone who might be interested in buying my flowers!)
I can do without potted plants though as I am also horrible at keeping them alive.
Alias--yea, that was so cool gruesome. Loved it! How did they do that anyway media men?
Was it rainy in KY today? So sorry to hear. It was beautiful in Florida. :)
One thing I must say, being on the guys side and just being totally confused by what every type and color and amount and container of flowers, that I'm just left confused. =-0 I don't even know what "Capriciousness" means anyway. (And no a dictionary didn't help)