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Poker Night Fight? Send Flowers To Apologize
By Wesley Berry
Your buddies were over last night for poker night. They were noisy, stayed late, and left the place a mess. Your significant other is not amused and you're in the doghouse. Need a quick way to start smoothing things over? Send her flowers to let her know how wonderful she is and how sorry you are.
In a recent survey of both men and women, when asked which gift they most often give to apologize, a whopping 49 percent of respondents chose flowers making them the number one ranked apology gift-even over jewelry which received only 10 percent of the vote. More importantly, flowers were also ranked the best "I Love You" gift with 37 percent of the vote. Clearly flowers are a fantastic way to say, "I'm sorry."
So, how do you choose and order an apology gift of flowers for your significant other? Well, it's much easier than you might think. Here are some quick tips:
* First and foremost, think of a way to personalize the gift. A generic gift of flowers that doesn't take into consideration her personality, likes, and dislikes isn't likely to help you take even one step out of the doghouse. If she hates orchids, she's going to be even angrier if you send her a bouquet of them. However, if her absolute favorite flower is brightly colored, enormous gerberas, a huge bouquet of them is sure to bring at least a small smile to her face.
* Write her a special note to go with the flowers. Let her know that you appreciate her letting you have all the guys over, or that you know you screwed up, and you hope she'll forgive you. Whether you make it a heartfelt note or just a clever and cute one really depends on just how angry she is. If she's just mildly miffed about the mess in the kitchen after poker night, try something like, "I'll bet none of my poker buddies knows I'm married to the Queen of Hearts-but I do!"
* Enlist your florist to help you with your mission. Florists are experts in creating special arrangements to meet any need, and they've heard it all! Tell your florist what the flowers are for, provide a little information about the recipient's likes, dislikes, favorite flowers, and favorite colors, and let your florist do the rest.
* Have the flowers delivered at a time that will be a surprise, but that is also convenient. If you know your significant other would be irritated by flowers delivered during the peak time at work, communicate that to your florist and give him or her a best time for the delivery.
The bottom line here is to really think about how your gift of flowers can have the best impact on the situation. Make it a personal gift that matches the situation, and make sure she knows how important she is to you. Remember, flowers are a great "I Love You" gift, so make sure yours say just that.
About the Author
Wesley Berry is the President of Wesley Berry Flowers, a successful multi-million dollar business that was established in 1946. He is also the Headmaster of the Professional Florists' Institute, a floral design school located in Michigan. Visit Wesley Berry Flowers on the web at http://www.800wesleys.com.
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