How to give flowers to a girl. Floral etiquette: how to give flowers correctly How to beautifully give a girl a flower

The need or desire to present someone with a bouquet of flowers arises with us quite often. However, there is not always enough time to seriously think about how well this bouquet matches the atmosphere of the meeting and the nature of the congratulations, and whether it expressively conveys our attitude towards the person to whom we are giving it. And finally, we don’t always know how appropriate certain flowers are in certain situations.

Usually we don’t give in to long thoughts and give what we personally like the most. However, sometimes you have to think about what to choose in this or that case.

For example, you need to decide what flowers to give to a young girl for her coming of age, a mature woman for her birthday, and a respectable business partner for her anniversary. They must be different, but what exactly? Is it good to give flowers in a pot? which ones are best suited for a hospital setting? How to give a bouquet correctly and is it possible to give flowers anonymously?

Of course, a florist, just like a sommelier when choosing wine, will be able to help and give useful advice. But it’s still much more pleasant to feel competent and understand a little about what is commonly called floral etiquette.

Flowers as a gift

Flowers can be given for a variety of reasons. But you need to take into account the nature of the meeting (birthday, baby shower, wake) and the characteristics of the relationship (boss or subordinate, in-laws or school friends), as well as age (young girl or older woman) and gender (man or woman). It would also be nice, if possible, to clarify the tastes and preferences of the person for whom the flowers are intended.

True gentlemen, who are able to enjoy the impression that a presented bouquet makes on a woman, often need to solve several difficult problems at once. After all, the objects of their attention, in addition to their loved ones, are work colleagues, employees of partner organizations, company owners and many other worthy women. And the list of loved ones, which includes mother, grandmother, sisters, several aunts and, finally, a wife or girlfriend, requires special attention (and on one of the March days you need to present flowers to everyone almost simultaneously). What should a bouquet look like for each of these women, so different from each other?

Let's try to imagine some of the bouquets “with meaning”.

For wife and lover

Perhaps this is not the most difficult task. Almost every man has his own, hopefully positive, experience in solving it. Most men around the world, including our compatriots, know that symbol of love - red rose. More precisely - roses in red shades. A bouquet of such roses is perceived equally in almost all European countries. Those who have not yet mastered the basics of flower etiquette should take this circumstance into account so as not to accidentally present a bouquet that means “love” to a colleague, a female business partner or the wife of a business partner. Of course, we need to be careful in relation to men (if we are talking, for example, about flowers for an anniversary), if we want to be correctly understood.

With a certain degree of convention, we can say that the darker and more saturated the tone of red roses, the stronger the feeling they express. In the language of flowers, burgundy and dark burgundy roses are considered a symbol of passion. Ignorance of this sometimes leads to very ambiguous situations. For example, a school graduate gave his favorite teacher three maroon roses. She laughed back and said, “I agree.” The student, of course, did not understand what exactly made the teacher laugh so much and what she, in fact, agreed to, but the teacher had a lot of fun.

In business and formal settings, not knowing the basic rules of floral etiquette can lead to much more awkward situations. Imagine how an official, for example, a statesman, a member of the government or a deputy, would perceive the presentation of a bouquet of burgundy roses!

True, here we must immediately make a reservation. The fact is that red, burgundy and even dark burgundy roses can be used both in flower arrangements intended to decorate rooms, and in bouquets for official ceremonies - in other words, in bouquets of different types flowers - but only if they do not dominate there.

Unfortunately, romantic bouquets are still found in business and official settings. This is partly explained by the fact that in the perception of a significant number of people of the older generation, especially men, roses and carnations were and remain the main flowers in life. They are the ones who most often choose bouquets of one type of flower that are now considered old-fashioned. Typically these include long-stemmed roses, red carnations and gladioli.

But let's return to the bouquet for the lady of the heart. At the request of the man, the florist will be able to create a bouquet that will take into account the color of the eyes and hair of the woman he loves, her preferences regarding flowers, and even her height and age. Of course, such a bouquet will require significant financial costs, but what an effect it can have! Any woman can appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of a bouquet made with love. Bouquets for a wife or lover can be very different. For Valentine's Day, February 14, red flowers are more suitable. In the spring, by March 8, winter varieties, including the popular Grand Prix rose variety, no longer make a strong impression. At this time, it is best to give spring flowers. For example, lilacs, gillyflowers, daffodils, hyacinths, anemones, ranunculi and similar seasonal varieties. Of course, tulips of all shades can be considered ideal for such a bouquet. Tulip is a classic spring flower.

A bouquet for a beloved woman can be large, even very large, or, conversely, very small. But the formula of a classic bouquet looks something like this: a round, small bouquet up to forty centimeters high in fashionable shades.

When choosing such a bouquet, everything matters: the man’s personal taste, his sense of harmony and beauty, the nature of the relationship, knowledge of the individual characteristics of his beloved, and the seriousness and depth of feelings for her.

For a relative

A bouquet for a grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin is designed to express other emotions. This is, first of all, respect, affection and a feeling of family love.

Differences in bouquets intended for loved ones are largely explained by floral traditions associated with a woman’s age. It is not customary to violate them.

For girl, teen sister and young girl a floral gift can be a small bouquet of violets, small pink carnations and spray roses, tied with a silk ribbon to match the flowers. It should be noted that for young girls, the most preferable flowers are white, delicate and variegated shades: pink or white-cream roses with unopened buds, white lilies, lilies of the valley, mimosas, forget-me-nots, daisies... For obvious reasons, it is not customary for young girls to give brightly colored gifts. - red or burgundy colors. In the 19th century, books on etiquette paid special attention to flowers for young ladies, since an incorrectly composed bouquet or an unsuccessfully chosen flower to decorate a toilet or hairstyle could cause a scandal and compromise the young lady. A bouquet of flowers for married women, presented to a girl, was considered a rude hint and an insult. She was entitled to strictly defined flowers, the symbolic meaning of which corresponded to girlish virtues. So, for example, cornflowers were intended to symbolize trust and undemandingness, bells - cuteness; white lilies, daisies, violets, lilies of the valley - purity and innocence; mignonette - kindness of the heart; forget-me-nots - a memory...

Unlike girls, bouquets suit young women, composed of flowers with open buds. Most often these are flowers of pink, light and variegated shades. Such bouquets have one more advantage - they are considered universal, they can be given to everyone. Bouquets for young women can be different forms and sizes and are composed in both classical and avant-garde styles.

Flowers intended for mature and elderly women also have their own specifics. It is not customary for them to give small girlish bouquets - for example, of lilies of the valley, violets and especially of white flowers - white lilies, chrysanthemums, calla lilies, lilacs. Elderly people are often prejudiced against white flowers. However, if certain wishes are expressed, then nothing can serve as an obstacle to presenting just such a bouquet.

If preferences are unknown to us, we are guided by general rules. For older women, bright and variegated flowers, rather than white, are considered more appropriate. For example, red-orange lilies, red tulips, gladioli or roses of brightly variegated shades with open buds are suitable for them. In addition, older women who have many indoor flowers, a garden, terrace or loggia often prefer potted plants to ordinary bouquets. Cut flowers can even upset them. It happens that they dream of some kind of daffodil, crocus or hyacinth in a pot. Unfortunately, not many of the indoor plants in our climate are able to delight us with beautiful, fragrant flowers in the spring, so you can even give a spring flower in a bulb so that our aunties and grandmothers can live with it the whole process of birth and flowering. Sometimes the love and touching care of our elderly relatives allows us to extend the life of such flowers until summer, right up to the summer season.

Indoor plants are generally a good and very common gift. A beautifully packaged flower pot looks very impressive. This gift is especially pleasing to those who grow flowers and love to care for them. Moreover, these are not only women, but also men, including bachelors and young company employees who are interested in office floriculture.

Flowers in pots are also given by prior arrangement. It is not customary to present them to unfamiliar people, since neither the tastes nor the furnishings of the house are unknown to us and the gift may become burdensome for them.

For Mom

Mom can be forty-two or eighty-two years old. Therefore, a bouquet for mom is made strictly individually. The main requirement for him is it must certainly correspond to your mother’s ideas about the ideal bouquet. They are often associated with memories of childhood, youth and family traditions. Therefore, a bouquet for mom is made only from her favorite flowers. It could be ordinary lilacs, pansies, purple irises, or something exotic, like strelitzia. If your mother's list of affections includes red, burgundy or yellow roses, white flowers or small girlish bouquets, feel free to give them. In this case, the bouquet “with meaning” will be made up of plants that are classified as “favorite”.

For a famous person

A bouquet for a theater actress, pop artist, or singer can have the most incredible shape and be composed of both rare and expensive flowers and the most modest and simple ones. It’s not bad if the bouquet takes into account the role of the actress or the genre in which she performs. So, an opera singer would be more suited to rare exotic flowers, such as orchids, or a classic bouquet of one type of flower, such as pink roses. On the contrary, it is better to present a folk singer with a composition of wildflowers. This role, especially in a spring bouquet, will be successfully performed by modest, wildflower-like alstroemerias, anemones and daisy-like matricarias. In bouquets, seasonality is generally important. At the end of winter and spring, you no longer want roses, but spring flowers.

For a woman official

A bouquet intended for an official, public figure, or deputy requires mandatory compliance with protocol standards. For this case, neutral, dim colors are suitable, most often light shades and medium-sized bouquets, which are delicately variegated compositions of flowers of white, pink, light yellow, pale lilac, light green and cream. As a rule, this is a mixed, round bouquet with small, odorless flowers. Gamma - red-orange with greenery in the spirit fashion trends. Quite bright, but not contrasting.

The protocol does not recommend using certain types of flowers in a bouquet for an official. For example, you are not supposed to give irises, dahlias, peonies, asters and wildflowers, even if the bouquet looks very attractive. Intimate bouquets of small flowers such as daisies, hyacinths, spray roses and carnations are also not accepted in an official setting. Blue and lilac flowers are not suitable for special occasions, unless they are part of an artistic composition of different flowers. The utmost attention must be paid to packaging. It cannot look cheap, be too bright and must meet the rules of safe comfort.

For a business woman

A bouquet that is too large or very bright is not suitable for a professional setting, except for particularly special occasions. The ideal bouquet for a business woman should be medium in size, discreet and laconic. Such women are best suited to elegant bouquets of round and irregular shapes, which emphasize the lines of the plants and balance the colors. This is a rather dense composition in expensive, high-quality packaging. It should be noted that lace, ruffles, flounces, bright ribbons, foil and tinsel do not correspond to business style. This does not mean that bows and ribbons cannot be present in a women's business bouquet. They can, but their quality is noticeably different from those that are usually used in bouquets for weddings or anniversaries of relatives.

For a business woman, gerberas of different colors, alstroemeria, delphinium, malucella, eustoma (reminiscent of bells), carnations of various shades, lilacs, spray roses, matricaria (similar to daisies), the whole palette of tulips, as well as flowers that are usually recommended are best suited for men's bouquets - strelitzia and anthurium. The most successful are flowers of light delicate shades, as well as compositions of white, blue-blue and yellow flowers.

Sometimes, in order to turn an ordinary bouquet, for example, of pink roses and light-colored tulips into an exclusive bouquet for a business woman, it is enough to add a few orchids. Such a change completely transforms the bouquet, turning it into something elusively refined, elegantly ceremonial and spectacular.

Another mandatory requirement. A bouquet intended for a business woman must be safe - nothing in it should stain, stain, scratch, or cling to clothes.

How to properly present and accept a bouquet

An elegant, tasteful bouquet is very important not only to pack effectively, but also to present it competently and beautifully. The rules are very simple. It is recommended to hold the bouquet in your left hand so that your right hand is free for greetings and handshakes. Flowers are given after congratulations. Large bouquets, which are usually presented for anniversaries and other similar celebrations, are presented by supporting them with both hands.

Anyone who receives flowers as a gift accepts them with gratitude. Always! If you don’t like the bouquet, under no circumstances should you show it. It is imperative to thank the person who presented it. After all, he wanted to please with his gift. It often happens that the donor, inspired by the beauty of the bouquet unusual shape with unprecedented exotic flowers and decorative elements, happily purchases it, hoping to impress. But it turns out that the bouquet is inconvenient to carry, impossible to put or lean against anything, without packaging it clings to clothes and loses its appearance. Therefore, when paying attention to the beauty of the bouquet and its shape, you must certainly take into account all the accompanying circumstances.

If a bouquet is brought by a couple - a man and a woman, invited to a home celebration, then the man gives the flowers to the hostess of the house, even if the guests came for the owner’s birthday. He, of course, also does not go unnoticed and receives a beautifully decorated gift with appropriate congratulations. However, the bouquet is always presented to the hostess, the wife of the birthday boy or hero of the day. Flowers are presented after the women exchange greetings and congratulations. Not earlier.

Several Yet practical advice. If the invited couple is a man and a woman, then the woman carries the flowers (although the man hands them over). She places them on her arm, elegantly bent at the elbow, in the opposite direction from her companion, and with the other hand holds them by the stems. The woman gives the bouquet to the man before delivery, but, of course, not at the last moment.

According to existing rules, it is customary to hand flowers indoors without packaging; it is usually removed immediately before the doorbell rings. True, some clarification is necessary here. If we are talking about special packaging that is part of an artistic composition, then such a bouquet, of course, is not unwrapped. The hostess places the bouquet in a vase along with the packaging, without disturbing the overall appearance of the floral masterpiece. It is customary to first remove only the large cellophane packaging, which is designed to protect and preserve the bouquet during transportation.

Bouquet via delivery service

If flowers are sent from a store, a postcard or business card indicating the purpose of the gift is usually included in the bouquet. In this case, etiquette obliges you to thank and respond to the donor with a short letter (including by email) or a telephone call. In business dealings, it is expected to respond with a business card with the inscription in the lower left corner “pr” (the internationally accepted abbreviation of the French “to thank”). The inscription can also be made in Russian. In this case, you should write the word “Thanks” in pencil in the lower left corner. It must be in the third person singular (and not “thank you,” as is sometimes erroneously indicated). If the bouquet is delivered by messenger, then it is not customary to remove the packaging. The bouquet delivery service usually follows this rule.

Flowers can also be sent anonymously. Unlike all other things and objects, a flower bouquet is the only gift that can be given in this way.

Flowers for the sick

For a patient, a bouquet of flowers is a great joy, which can brighten up a stay outside the home, restore hope and good mood. However, it should be remembered that flowers with a strong or pungent odor (lilac, carnation, lilies of the valley, sweet peas), as well as too large bouquets and dark flowers will be inappropriate in such an environment.

You should avoid white flowers, which blend into the hospital interior, and bright red, dark burgundy - they can be irritating and contrast too much with the surrounding environment. A small bouquet of bright and colorful flowers or a small bouquet is best.

When returning home, you should not take even the most beautiful bouquet, which was brought to you at the hospital. Let's leave him with his roommates or medical staff, thank him and say goodbye.

National features of flower etiquette

Of course, you need to be extremely careful when choosing flowers as a gift to a foreigner, especially a business partner: ignorance of floral etiquette can cast doubt on your business relationship and even destroy it. For example, chrysanthemums, carnations and white asters given to a European may confuse and even shock him, as they are perceived as flowers of mourning.

Bright red, dark red and burgundy roses, Let us remember that they are almost universally considered a symbol of passionate love. This tradition is especially widespread in Germany and Great Britain. A bouquet of roses given by a guest to the hostess in the UK would not be a very decent gift. Citizens of the British kingdom do not have a very violent temperament, unless, of course, you take football fans into account, so even roses given by a lover to his bride are considered a sign of incontinence of feelings. The British like modest but elegant bouquets. They like it crocuses, hyacinths and other similar flowers.

If the bouquet is intended for business partners from China or Turkey, then you must remember that the combination of blue and white is not very popular there. In these countries, they prefer bouquets composed of flowers of various shades of red with decorative greenery.

In Mexico and some other Latin American countries, on the contrary, it is best to give white flowers.

Traditions and rules of flower etiquette, of course, are not limited to these recommendations. However, even the first acquaintance with them allows you to avoid many mistakes and makes it possible not only to look at flowers as an endless source of beauty and perfection, but also to see in them certain symbols and signs that can convey feelings and even entire messages.

The best fragrant gift is flowers. Unearthly, open, gentle, they stretch their petals towards life as the embodiment of love and beauty. That’s why all girls love to receive them as a gift, and guys love to give them. But not only does every girl have her own favorite flower. It also turns out that each of them has its own meaning. And in order to choose correctly, what flowers to give a girl, you should familiarize yourself with the alphabet of colors.

At all times, poets and artists have compared the beauty and aroma of a flower with a charming girl. But there are also men who call the bouquet an unnecessary broom. They just don’t know that flowers are actually an exquisite tool that can properly influence the capricious girlish nature. After all, even just seeing a bouquet in the hands of their boyfriend, most girls immediately become kinder and more sincere.

Those men who have managed to master flower magic can use it and appease their girlfriends as needed. A simple bouquet can significantly soften the situation if a man is late for a meeting, does not call in the evening, or “unauthorizedly” goes to football with friends.

Flowers are given for a variety of reasons. And there can never be too many of them. But most often they are presented during the candy-bouquet period. Flowers are always bought on symbolic dates from the time they met. Let it be six months, a month or even 18 days - this is already a reason to present your beloved with a bouquet. You can’t do without flowers on, and.

Sometimes flowers - The best way make amends

When choosing a bouquet, it is important to take into account the girl’s taste. After all, the ideal option is her favorite flower. A guy can try to find out about him in an innocent conversation on this topic. After all, most of the standard versions that blondes like only chrysanthemums, and brunettes like lilies, are completely smashed against the wall of female rejection. All girls are individual in their preferences, no matter what the color of their hair. And if such “reconnaissance” does not produce results, then you can try to choose flowers that will decorate her image. In this case, a certain flower will be able to express the main words for the timid young man.

Also, when composing a bouquet for your loved one, it is important to take into account the type of plants, colors, design and packaging. Even the age of the gift recipient plays a role. So, a small bouquet of violets is best suited for a young girl. Small roses and miniature carnations tied with a ribbon to match the color of the petals look very touching. Red flowers are suitable for a young woman as the embodiment of desire and passion. If bouquets of open buds are acceptable for this age category, then for older ladies it is more appropriate to choose plants that have already blossomed.

What does the number of flowers in a bouquet mean?

When choosing which bouquet to give to a girl, you need to take into account the number of flowers. This can be a number symbolizing a specific date, but it must be odd:

• 1 flower is given to a girl who is the meaning of his whole life for a guy;
• 3 - either a standard number, or evidence that the guy is ready to do anything for the girl;
• 5 flowers are given as a declaration of love;
• 7 flowers are presented to students;
• 9 colors confirm a friendly attitude towards a girl.

It turns out that you should not rejoice at bouquets with a large number of flowers, because the same 9 huge snow-white roses can simply be a symbol of strong friendship, not love.

Nine roses in a bouquet are given to girls as a sign of friendship

But no matter how beautiful the bouquet may be, if it is presented incorrectly, then all the efforts of the young man will go down the drain. So, according to etiquette, the bouquet is held with the left hand, but after the greeting it is transferred to the right hand and given to the girl. A huge armful can be held and handed with both hands.

When a bouquet is given indoors, the packaging should be removed, but only if it is not a design decision for decorating a flower arrangement. And most importantly - more smiles and beautiful words when presenting the bouquet. Under the admiring gaze of a man and his slight embarrassment, a girl’s heart cannot help but melt!

Choosing flowers as a gift for a girl

The most important selection criterion is what flower to give to the girl. After all, each of them carries a specific meaning.

We should start, of course, with the queen of flowers - roses. This is a classic symbol of love, and pink flowers are more suitable for a first date. Also, at the beginning of acquaintance, one white or pink rose is usually given. But dark burgundy roses are undoubtedly very beautiful, but they are not given to loved ones, because they are considered the embodiment of sadness. Yellow roses play the role of a symbol of separation or jealousy. Although in Japan, yellow flowers are considered a symbol of happiness, sun and even health. At the same time, white roses can tell about the purity of a young man’s intentions.

Rose - queen of flowers

Gerberas symbolize the sun, joy, summer and good mood. They are presented to cheerful friends, regardless of the color of the bouquet. They represent modesty, bring back good memories of wonderful days spent together, and can also tell about hidden feelings. A girl will especially be delighted with a bouquet of gerberas given on a stormy, dark autumn or winter evening.

Gerberas symbolize the sun, joy, summer and good mood.

Carnations are able to stand in a vase for a long time, so their smell will long remind your beloved of the meeting when the flowers were presented. The color tone doesn't matter. But a very original bouquet of flowers in blue shades. And you shouldn’t follow the stereotypes that carnations are only suitable for older ladies, and not for modern girls.

Carnations

If a man doubts for a long time which flowers are best to give to a girl in order to give her a pleasant surprise, you can choose sunflowers. They are considered the embodiment of a sunny mood. A man who gives such bright bouquets to a girl conveys his warm love, pride, passion and happiness to her. Agree, it’s quite rare for women to receive bouquets of sunflowers! But this is the best way to cheer up!

Sunflowers

Lily embodies admiration and tenderness. It indicates sympathy, interest and admiration. The lily is considered to represent purity, devotion, innocence, wealth and beauty. The girl will be happy with these flowers, unless, of course, she is allergic to their strong aroma. It also happens that girls simply don’t like this specific smell.

Delicate lilies

Orchids belong to exquisite and quite expensive flowers. They are given to girls, wives, and women dear to their hearts to communicate their strong intimate feelings for her. These are quite promising flowers, offering to take lovers to a paradise of no longer platonic love. The orchid embodies lightness, dreaminess, devotion, charm, passion, love and sophistication.

Orchid - an exquisite and expensive flower

But universal chrysanthemums and irises characterized by ease and freedom from any obligations. They promise nothing, so they are given on any occasion and to anyone. The chrysanthemum has been in the vase for almost a month. Her resilience is an excellent reason to prove her devotion and love. Chrysanthemums are closer to fun, love and good mood. But the iris embodies reliability, faith and wisdom. Its bright color perfectly creates the mood in spring, and the cheerful flower has a very delicate aroma.

Chrysanthemums

A gift for a girl in the form of a huge armful would be amazing. daisies- these tiny suns. Touching chamomile is a flower that brings a smile and positivity. I want to give it to my beloved and to all the women around. Large, neat bouquets are made from daisies, as an addition to a gift or simply a beautiful sunny day. Many girls like field daisies and other flowers, symbolizing innocence, simplicity, youth, gullibility, sun, purity and romance.

Tulips, especially white, collected in a lush bouquet for your beloved girl, is best gift on a sunny day. By the way, such a bouquet personifies a very refined confession of innermost feelings and is considered a symbol of happiness, sincere love and sympathy for a woman. But in Turkey and other Eastern countries, a tulip means debauchery and a hint of erotic thoughts about a girl. Therefore, men there need to be especially careful with such a gift.

Tulips

Giving modest pansies, the man will report how much he misses you. These flowers are the embodiment of an air kiss to your beloved woman.

What color of roses should I give to a girl?

But not only the type of flowers, but also their color matters. So, for example, the queen of flowers can tell a woman a lot about the feelings of the man who chose the flowers. Therefore, it is important to consider what color of roses to give to a girl. And with the help of the right combination of colors, you can tell the girl even more about the depth of your feelings.

So white is the color of purity, symbolizing innocence and kindness. White roses and other flowers are distinguished by their unobtrusiveness and neutrality. A red– symbolize love, passion and fire. Such flowers are suitable to give to a mistress, as well as just to a girl whom a young man loves dearly.

Red roses symbolize passion

Yellow flowers should not be associated with separation, because they are a symbol of happiness, joy, Have a good mood and the sun. But just after meeting a girl, you don’t need to take risks and experiment with the color yellow. After all, girls can have different attitudes to this color.

Pink flowers symbolize purity, tenderness, love for a woman. Such flowers are universal and therefore suitable as a gift for a woman of any age.

Orange flowers symbolize happiness, celebration and wealth. It is also the color of joy and positivity.

What flowers you can give to a girl also depends on the appearance of the woman herself. So, red flowers suit a brunette better, symbolizing her passion and expressiveness. Blondes are designed for delicate, light colors: pink, cream, fawn. They do not distract attention from the girl herself, harmoniously combine with her appearance and emphasize her sophistication and sophistication. Brown-haired and red-haired beauties will suit bouquets of purple or burgundy flowers, decorated with lots of greenery.

When buying flowers, you need to pay attention to their appearance, because the bouquet must be fresh. It is necessary to avoid any sparkles or paints, which confirm that the flowers are stale and therefore needed “make-up”. Flower petals should be smooth, shiny, and without wrinkles.

Flowers are also selected according to the zodiac sign. For example, it is believed that, and give preference to large, showy, royal flowers with a bright aroma: roses, gladioli, peonies and tulips of rich color.

But in reality it is not so important which flowers are chosen. The main thing is that they are given from the heart. After all, few girls know the language of flowers, but everyone knows the language of feelings. Therefore, let the fire of love burn in your eyes, from which the opposite heart will also light up. And flowers will only intensify this flame.

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Good men are often left without proper female attention only for the reason that they do not know how to properly make the right impression on a lady. One of the most common problems for men is the lack of skills and experience in giving flowers. The time has come to comprehend this simple science and climb higher on the ladder of winning female attention.

Why give women flowers?

Men who consider bouquets to be unnecessary brooms would do well to know that flowers are a subtle tool that helps to properly tune the capricious female nature. Seeing a bouquet in the guy’s hands, the girl immediately changes her face, becoming kinder and more gentle.

Those representatives of the stronger sex who have already mastered flower therapy skillfully use it and cajole their friends as needed. Just one bouquet can soften the blow after being late for a meeting, missing an evening call, or going to football with friends.

For what reasons should you give flowers?

It is advisable to give flowers as often as possible, this is especially important during the period of candy-bouquet relationships. You definitely need to buy a bouquet for symbolic dates from the day you met: a month, six months, a year, and so on. It is especially important not to forget about such traditional flower holidays as March 8, Valentine's Day and birthdays.

How to choose a suitable bouquet for a lady

First of all, you should take into account the lady’s taste preferences. The ideal bouquet always consists of the girl's favorite flowers. This takes into account the types of plants, colors, design method and packaging. Also, when composing compositions, the season and lifespan of the cut buds are taken into account.

Young girls can be given small bouquets of violets, small roses and miniature carnations, tied with a ribbon to match the petals. Beloved ones are allowed to present red flowers, symbolizing desire and passion. It is appropriate for young women to be presented with bouquets with open buds, but for older ladies it is better to choose plants that have not had time to bloom.

Another important detail that is worth paying attention to is the number of buds in the bouquet. Most girls are very superstitious, so you should play it safe and count the contents of the package - there must be an odd number of flowers.

How to present a bouquet correctly

It is very important not only to choose a suitable bouquet, but also to present it correctly. According to etiquette, flowers are supposed to be held in the left hand, and after greeting, transfer them to the right hand and give the bouquet to the girl. Huge armfuls can be held and handed with both hands.

If the bouquet is given indoors, the packaging must be removed first. This rule does not apply to packages that decorate a flower arrangement. In this case, the bouquet is given in the form in which it was purchased, and in the same form it is placed in the water.

And lastly, don’t skimp on your smile and beautiful words handing over a bouquet. An admiring glance and slight embarrassment will do their job, and the lady’s heart will definitely melt!

Flowers as a gift are the best way for guys to express their sympathy, and possibly their love for girls! Regularly, guys and men have to choose flowers as a gift for the sweet and charming representatives of the world.

It is no secret that flowers can speak a special language and they symbolize certain relationships. A competent choice of colors will help to tell a lot without words.

So, in order.

1. Daisies - a medal for modesty

This simple flower symbolizes purity and innocence. It is considered a symbol of Russia; girls have long woven wreaths from it and used its petals to tell fortunes about their betrothed. A bouquet of daisies in the hands of a young lady will look laconic.

If a guy hands a girl a bouquet of daisies, then according to psychology, this gesture indicates that the young man is captivated by the pure and innocence of the young lady.

There are garden (larger) and field daisies. A huge armful of field daisies as a gift for a girl can emphasize the romanticism of a man’s nature. Modest daisies will complement a youthful look with their pristine beauty. Heartfelt kindness and responsiveness - all this is a sweet daisy. Such flowers would be appropriate to give for the holiday of family, fidelity and love, which is celebrated in Russia on July 8th. The holiday has Orthodox roots; it is the day of remembrance of the Murom saints Prince Peter and the commoner Fevronia, for whose sake the prince abdicated his throne.

2. Rose is the prom queen

Among all the other flowers, it is the marvelous rose that stands on the pedestal. The rose flower has so many different shades like no other flower. As a gift, a young lady should be given light roses: white, soft pink, the color of baked milk. It is better that they are not fully blossomed - it is the bud that symbolizes youth and keeps the secret of a future discovery.

Psychologists say: if a guy wants to talk about his endless love, then he needs to give the girl a bouquet of white roses, but pink roses only speak of the beginning of a relationship. Fiery scarlet and red roses will serve as a symbol of raging passion.

To avoid disagreements and misunderstandings – Yellow roses should not be given to girls, because they have a bad reputation. Burgundy and other dark shades are suitable as gifts for mature ladies of Balzac age. It is appropriate to present one rose as a sign of future love on the first date.

3. Ranunculus - bright wisdom

This unusual flower comes from Asia. In a short time, he took one of the leading places in the creation of floral bouquets and compositions. Outwardly, it resembles a rose or peony, but ranunculus is more delicate in structure and does not have thorns. For extraordinary individuals, as a sign of sympathy for their girlfriend, a bouquet of ranunculus is an excellent solution. Ranunculus is also called a wise flower, because it is a symbol of the Ottoman Empire and the ancient god Perun.

Psychologists are unanimous in their opinion that with such a gift men prove their great affection for the girl for whom the bouquet of ranunculus is intended. If you were given a bouquet of such unusual flowers, then this indicates that the giver is an extraordinary person!

It is customary to give a bouquet of ranunculus to young women over 25 years of age. Buy such a bouquet as a gift for a smart, intelligent and educated girl. For the bouquet, of course, choose a pastel, delicate palette of shades.

4. Lilies - a fragrant melody

Lily flowers are perhaps the most meaningful in nature.

According to psychology, men express luxury with a bouquet of such flowers, and one stem of a white lily speaks of purity of intentions and spiritual beauty.

In different cultures of the world, these flowers have different meanings. To avoid getting into a sticky situation, you should not give red lilies, as they can be perceived as a symbol of pride and contempt. In addition, lilies emit a strong and intoxicating aroma, which not all girls like. However, if a man takes into account all the factors and reads the language of flowers, then a bouquet of lilies as a gift is quite suitable for both a young lady and an older girl. Yellow lilies will be appreciated by extraordinary individuals.

While in a vase, lilies will remind your beloved of a pleasant moment for a long time with their unique melody of aroma.

5. Tulips - spring revelation

Do you want to declare your love, but are you afraid to scare her off with gorgeous roses? Then tulips will be just right for this occasion!

Turning to psychology, we learn that tulips symbolize the awakening of feelings, spiritual revelation and purity of thoughts. They are a child of spring, a symbol of natural renewal and creation. Tulips are perfect as a gift at the initial stage of a relationship. If a girl is given a bouquet of tulips, then this is a good sign!

What shade of flower to choose is up to you. Bouquet of white tulips will tell about your tenderness for the recipient, and Red color deliberately emphasizes the courage of your thoughts. Pink, lilac, orange and even black tulips will create a unique bouquet for girls and women of any age. The most important thing is to approach the issue competently. But N. Koroleva will tell the truth about yellow tulips best of all.

Remember that tulips look beautiful only in a large bouquet. Such flowers are not given individually, and even three tulips can only tell about the stinginess of the giver.

6. Gerbera - a beautiful nymph

Sometimes we miss smiles so much! It is gerberas that can fill a home with the light of joy and fun.

Psychology shows that a bouquet of pink gerberas as a gift can hint at a slight flirtation, but red gerberas will serve as recognition in true love. If you don’t know what flower to give, feel free to choose this particular plant. Such a bouquet will be a win-win in any case.

Externally, gerberas look like a large chamomile or even an aster. Gerberas are long-lived, and with proper care they will delight the hero of the occasion with their marvelous beauty for a long time. Slender, elegant gerberas are an ideal gift for women of any age and position.

7. Peonies - be happy!

A bouquet of peonies is appropriate to give to a young wife or future bride. These flowers serve as a symbol happy marriage and promises of a cloudless married life. At the same time, they personify family and financial well-being. This is quite enough to present a bouquet of peonies to your beloved as a sign of a sincere and long-term relationship.

Psychologists are of the opinion that a bouquet of peonies as a gift for a girl is the personification of a long-term relationship and endless harmony, not only physical, but also spiritual. If you were given peonies, listen carefully to what they are saying. .

Peonies are very often used in various floral compositions with roses, ranunculus and eustoma. These delicate flowers are often used in bridal bouquets.

A bouquet of red peonies, in addition to its main mission, will tell about the brightness and ardor of a man’s feelings.

– mysterious person

Delicate and mysterious eustoma captivates at first sight. For any girl such a bouquet will become an unforgettable event.

Psychologists unanimously declare that giving eustoma flowers is a meaningful symbol. With this flower, guys express gratitude and kindness towards girls; with it they wish them joy, a long and happy life. Thanks to eustoma, you can express your admiration. If you were given such magnificent flowers, be sure that you are the center of attention today!

Despite its external tenderness, eustoma has a unique charisma. Opened flowers and completely innocent buds create an image of mystery and perfection. These flowers can be given as one large bouquet or included in a flower arrangement. In both cases, eustoma deserves special attention. It is appropriate to use different color shades in one bouquet – from white to inky purple. And the larger the bouquet, the more elegant it will look in a vase.

This is important to remember:

The moment of presenting a gift should be romantic and memorable. Prepare for it in advance. A bouquet of flowers accompanied by a lyrical, love poem is what every girl dreams of. It's up to you to make her dream come true!

9. Lily of the valley – a messenger of purity

This flower cannot be bought at any time of the year. Only in spring does it delight the fair sex with its fragrant white bells. Sometimes a small bouquet of lilies of the valley can tell a lot more than a chic bouquet of roses. Do you want to open your heart to a cute girl? Hurry to present her with a bouquet of lilies of the valley tied with a modest ribbon. It contains your loyalty and true love.

You don’t need to go to a psychologist for advice to understand that the lily of the valley is a sign of purity. Only sincere loving guy with an open soul and romantic nature, he is able to give his girlfriend a bouquet of spring lilies of the valley. If you have become the happy owner of a fragrant bouquet of lilies of the valley, real sincerity of feelings is in your hands!

According to one ancient legend, lilies of the valley are tears shed by the Mother of God on the holy cross. No matter how many different flowers are given to girls, she will remember her first bouquet of lilies of the valley for the rest of her life.

10. Forget-me-not - blue-eyed child

To be memorable with your gift to a girl, you don’t have to buy a million scarlet roses. Blue color is a very rare color among flowers. It is a bouquet of small, modest forget-me-nots that can win the heart of the most capricious person. In all languages ​​of the world, the heavenly forget-me-not symbolizes two words: remember and do not forget.

If you give a girl a bouquet of forget-me-nots, then according to psychology, the guy is saying that he will never forget his beloved and, no matter what happens, will always be there!

A compact bouquet of blue forget-me-nots will add a special charm to its lovely owner. Forget-me-nots will gently decorate the house with their presence and emphasize the tenderness and romance of the girl, and perhaps add a touch of coquetry or a spark of mischief to her.

It is impossible to forget such a gift. Hundreds and thousands of blue petals will forever remain in the memory of their owner.

– divine grace

You can look at a bouquet of irises endlessly. They found a combination of grace, sophistication, beauty and complexity of form. According to an ancient legend, the goddess Iris descended to people along the rainbow, and where she stepped, beautiful flowers grew, which people named irises in honor of the goddess. A bouquet of irises personifies hope for a wonderful future and speaks of trust. Irises are also very wise flowers; they will give the girl their magical power.

Psychologists around the world say that if you give a young woman a bouquet of irises, the man’s gesture will once again prove how much he values ​​the relationship with this person.

You need to know that not all varieties of irises are suitable for bouquets. Flower shops sell exactly those varieties that are used for cutting. You should not choose iris as a gift for girls who are too young. – its color scheme and complexity of shape are suitable for those who are already a little older.

12. Lilac - wishes come true

A bouquet of May lilacs is the spring flowers of loving hearts.

If a guy hands a girl a bouquet of white fragrant lilacs, psychologists interpret this gesture as a man’s attempt to speak about the first love emotions of the soul. Pink or soft lilac shade of lilac - they all speak only of love and they have no other purpose.

Giving lilacs to girls is considered a very romantic act. There is one interesting sign according to which you need to find the fifth petal on a lilac flower, make a wish, and then eat such a flower. They say that then the wish will certainly come true. The taste of the lilac flower is sweet and pleasant. However, you should know that not every lilac can stand in a bouquet. For example, terry varieties quickly wither, which can upset a girl.

13. Poppies – fashionable originals

Recently it has become fashionable to give poppies as gifts. The bouquet of poppies is very original in its form and content. Be sure that no one has ever given such flowers to your girlfriend and you will be the first.

Knowledge of psychology never hurts. And according to psychological tests and research, a bouquet of poppies can speak of the desire for pleasure, of daydreaming. Poppy is the flower of dawn. Everyone knows that without the sun the life of people on the planet is impossible. Handing such flowers to his beloved girl, the guy says: “You are my sun, you are my dawn, you are my life!”

Finally

There are no ugly flowers, just like there are no ugly women. However, not every flower is suitable as a gift for girls. The psychology of flowers is so multifaceted that among this multitude, any man is able to find the right solution. When choosing a bouquet of flowers as a gift, follow the alphabet of the language of flowers, because one wrong step can completely ruin moments of joy.

Important! Do not give girls and young women carnations, daffodils, chrysanthemums and gladioli. Do not choose dark shades for a gift. All these flowers are appropriate and good for another occasion.

Our life is rich in events - joyful, solemn, sorrowful. All these moments are accompanied by human emotions, and flowers help to express one’s attitude to what is happening more fully and clearly. It is for this reason that certain rules for giving flowers were invented. Let's talk about flower etiquette in more detail.

How to give flowers correctly?

It turns out that presenting flowers is not so easy in any case. According to etiquette, flowers must correspond to the age of the person being gifted, his wealth and, of course, gender. In addition, different flowers should be presented for different occasions. The hobbies of the person to whom the bouquet is given are also of particular importance.

So it turns out that there is a language of flowers, that is, a whole science of how to give flowers. For example, it is not customary for a woman to give small flowers arranged in small bouquets. This gift is suitable for children as an addition to a set of sweets or toys.

How to prepare a bouquet?

First of all, flowers must be protected from adverse atmospheric conditions, from the so-called crushing. For this purpose, various types of packaging are used:

• thin paper;
• plastic bags;
• carton boxes.

However, bouquets must be unwrapped and freed from packaging before delivery, with the exception of frosty winter weather, when it is advisable to place frozen packaged flowers in water for a while (until the temperature of the bouquet and room temperature are equal).

If the packaging is part of the composition, it should not be removed. It is not recommended to give flowers in plastic packaging, as it is considered bad manners.

How to give flowers to a girl?

The question of how to give flowers to a girl will always remain relevant. After we have looked at preparing the bouquet, you can proceed directly to delivery. According to etiquette, it is customary to give flowers to a girl in the left hand so that the right hand can be taken by the girl for a kiss.

How many flowers should there be in a bouquet?

To give flowers correctly, you need to take into account many nuances. For example, regarding the number of flowers in a bouquet, there are some subtleties or the so-called magic of numbers. A single flower is given as a sign of attention, three flowers indicate respect on the part of the giver, five flowers are a sign of recognition. A bouquet of seven flowers speaks of adoration, of nine - a recognition that the giver is ready to fall at the feet of his beloved.

How to give flowers to a man?

Flowers are given not only to women. Giving flowers to a man is good way attract his attention. The Language of Flowers states that flowers of the same shades with long stems are ideal as gifts for men.

The most elegant and beautiful flowers are given for hospital visits. When selecting such bouquets, you should choose flowers without a strong aroma so as not to cause inconvenience to the patient. Useful information can be read in the article -.

How should you give flowers?

It is useful to know how to present flowers. Usually the right hand is left free for greeting, and the bouquet is held in the left hand. When visiting friends, flowers are given to the hostess; on holidays, flowers are given directly to the hero of the occasion.

A man who comes to a holiday with a lady should remember that he needs to give flowers to the mistress of the house after the women have exchanged greetings.

On the first visit (for example, upon invitation to a party), a man must give bouquets to both ladies (the hostess of the house and her daughter). Moreover, these bouquets should be different, but such that no one can say that one is better than the other.

It is equally important to know how to accept flowers. After all, the giver hopes for a manifestation of delight, pleasure, that is, a kind of reward for his gift. Therefore, it is best to put the donated flowers in water and place them indoors in the most visible place for everyone’s admiration.