Flower Power!
Many fail to realize the power flowers have on our emotional
well being. Flowers overwhelm our senses with exotic fragrances
and beauty. They play on our need for belonging, attention and
attraction and most of all; flowers remind us that we are
somehow "special" to someone.
So why do so many people underestimate the simple sentiment of
flowers?
Reasons people give for not sending flowers are that they do not
know where to start and that not everyone appreciates flowers,
especially men.
Locating a florist near you is simple. By searching through your
local phone directory or by doing an Internet search for
Florists you can easily access an extensive directory of
florists that should be able to accommodate deliveries in your
area, nation and world wide.
Locating a florist near you, that is suited to your needs,
however, may be a little more difficult. Asking a florist if
they have an active database that they use for their clients is
always a helpful hint. Active databases store vital information
about customer, such as past purchases, delivery information,
preferences and needs and "special dates to remember".
In addition, ask if the florist performs a client profile
survey. This type of survey informs the florist of upcoming
special occasions for each of their customer's data via the
database. Many of times, I myself have been "reminded" of my
anniversary by my personal florist through a personal phone call
or by a mailer. This act alone is one of the best indicators as
to how good a florist's customer service is. Choosing the right
flowers can also be quite simple. If a client survey is
performed and an active database is utilized a professional
florist should easily be able to determine if a bouquet of
Daisies is appropriate for your occasion or if the arrangement
calls for something more sophisticated. If you are still
uncertain, it is also helpful to visit the florist's show room.
This will enable you to better visualize the type of selection
that will best convey your sentiment.
However, things to consider when sending a man flowers are his
personal style, office d