According to the rules of etiquette, it is customary for men to give white or red carnations or seasonal flowers. And since in February we have fresh flowers can only decorate the windowsill, there is no choice, and we will have to limit ourselves to carnations.
Instruction manual
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Coloring flowers also has semantic meaning. White means purity and frankness, bright red - an expression of sincere disposition, pink - neutral, appropriate in any festive setting. At the same time, if you want to make a bouquet solemn, the flowers must be selected with the same color. One of the important details is the number of flowers in the bouquet. A good tone is considered 5 or 7.
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If we started talking about gift bouquets, we will give the younger generation some more tips.
If you are invited to a birthday, give flowers first, then a present. A bouquet will bring joy if it is composed of the favorite flowers of the hero of the occasion. If you don’t know this, give seasonal flowers.
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You will not be mistaken if you present a girl or young woman with a bouquet of buds of pink or red roses, freesia, lily, gerbera, orchids, a lady - opened roses, and a man - carnations, bright gladioli, dahlias or red roses. By the way, giving grandmothers white flowers (chrysanthemums, callas, etc.) is considered bad form, since by tradition they are the colors of mourning and sadness.
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On Valentine's Day, it is customary to give floral arrangements in the shape of a heart of red roses (buds or blossoming), red tulips, anemones or red carnations interspersed with white roses, freesia, lilies or white carnations.
On the eve of March 8, many spring flowers will be on sale. They should be given on this holiday. By the way, mimosa is placed in hot water, while the inflorescences are sprayed with cold water.
