Question For Our Male Members

[CallMeKate]

I read something sad (to me) this morning. The article stated that there are men who truly enjoy being given flowers. I assumed as much. But it went on to say "Sadly, the only time most will get them is at their funeral." That was so very sad to me. So question is... DO y'all, as a man, enjoy being given or sent flowers as a gift, or just a "thinking of you?"

And question for the ladies... have you *given* a man flowers and if so, what was his reaction?

 

[VaughanJB]

Not a flowery guy.

That said, ANY type of gift based around the "thinking of you" message would be cool. If it's flowers, then flowers it is. Still, an email would work just as well. I think most all of us don't do this type of thing enough.

 

[hearlady]

DH says he'd rather have a plant. But if he got flowers he would enjoy ones that were picked from a garden, not store bought.

 

[Pepper]

I got my husband flowers for our second date. Don't know why, felt like doing something silly. We both laughed and I kept the flowers.

 

[fuzzybuddy]

For me, flowers are beautiful, but they last just a few days, and they aren't cheap. I'd rather take the money and spend it on something I could use and continue to use.
That's what my mom used to say, too.

 

[MACKTEXAS]

No one has ever given me flowers. It would seem a bit strange, or at least unusual. But, I have been given a green plant on more than one occasion, and I liked that.

 

[Disgustedman]

Well honestly, if I ever did receive a gift from someone not on a social holiday occasion/birthday I would be very surprised to say the least.

Now I do remember I love to kind of honk off my mother in a happy way, by when I would send her flowers on her birthday and mother's Day. I made sure to include always the bird of paradise which she absolutely adored but they were rather spendy.

 

[Michael Z]

I like flowers for their beauty and I even grow some in my garden, both for their beauty and their ability to attract pollinator for my vegetables. But I think I might find it a bit odd to be given them. But I do buy them to dress up the house for special occasions.

 

[OldFeller]

I read something sad (to me) this morning. The article stated that there are men who truly enjoy being given flowers. I assumed as much. But it went on to say "Sadly, the only time most will get them is at their funeral." That was so very sad to me. So question is... DO y'all, as a man, enjoy being given or sent flowers as a gift, or just a "thinking of you?"

And question for the ladies... have you *given* a man flowers and if so, what was his reaction?

This thing you read about men and flowers sounds like a ploy to sell more flowers.

Sadly? Come on man. No man I know has ever complained about not getting flowers.

 

[Brookswood]

I like flowers. But, the women in my life will probably display them a lot better than I would.

 

[CallMeKate]

This thing you read about men and flowers sounds like a ploy to sell more flowers.

No, it was an article written about different gifts to give men and whether or not it would be appreciated.

 

[OldFeller]

No, it was an article written about different gifts to give men and whether or not it would be appreciated.

And what's the result of people reading such an article? An increase in sales for products talked about.

 

[Knight]

For me, flowers are beautiful, but they last just a few days, and they aren't cheap. I'd rather take the money and spend it on something I could use and continue to use.
That's what my mom used to say, too.

My thought exactly. Practical like a tool or gift certificate says to me I understand & appreciate you.

 

[Knight]

I read something sad (to me) this morning. The article stated that there are men who truly enjoy being given flowers. I assumed as much. But it went on to say "Sadly, the only time most will get them is at their funeral." That was so very sad to me. So question is... DO y'all, as a man, enjoy being given or sent flowers as a gift, or just a "thinking of you?"

And question for the ladies... have you *given* a man flowers and if so, what was his reaction?

@kate do you have the article to see what kind of suggestions were made?

 

[CallMeKate]

And what's the result of people reading such an article? An increase in sales for products talked about.

It had nothing to do with flower sales. It also asked about giving all kinds of unconventional gifts and whether or not it would be appreciated. The section on flowers just stuck out because it mentioned men who like them sometimes only get them at their funeral.

 

[Timewise 60+]

No flowers for me, thank you very much! I love growing them and giving them to my wife. But it would be weird to me, if I got some...

Give me a new tool or T shirt...that's always ok if the shirt doesn't have something goofy written on it or if it is pink in color...etc.

 

[bowmore]

My one son, who live a couple of hundred miles away, sent me flowers for my birthday. I really appreciated the gesture

 

[bobcat]

I've never really thought about it.
However, I have thought about steak and fries and a beer.

 

[C50]

I don't like receiving gifts, I'm more appreciative with acts of service type things, yet I would be OK with receiving flowers as a thinking of you gesture.

Though I don't believe a woman has ever given my flowers.

 

[Llynn]

I've received flowers, delivered to me at work on a handful of occasions over the years. Flowers usually give me a sneezing fit so I would put them in the break room with a sign saying "free-please enjoy". They were usually gone in under an hour.

In case anyone thinks I am claiming to be a Lothario, most of my bouquets came from family members celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or arrival of another grandcritter.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

According to research on the Internet, some men DO like and appreciate flowers for Valentine’s Day or as a thank you gift.

Yes, many men enjoy receiving flowers as a gift. While it may not be as common as gifting flowers to women, research suggests that men appreciate the gesture and the positive emotions associated with receiving flowers according to Breen's Florist. Studies have shown that men become more communicative and appreciative after receiving flowers, highlighting the positive impact of such a gift.

 

[MACKTEXAS]

According to research on the Internet, some men DO like and appreciate flowers for Valentine’s Day or as a thank you gift.

Yes, many men enjoy receiving flowers as a gift. While it may not be as common as gifting flowers to women, research suggests that men appreciate the gesture and the positive emotions associated with receiving flowers according to Breen's Florist. Studies have shown that men become more communicative and appreciative after receiving flowers, highlighting the positive impact of such a gift.

Well yes, maybe so, but then a florist would say that.

I found this under AI: "upwards of 60% of men would be happy to receive flowers, according to the Society of American Florists" - - - But then again, that's a florist group.

I would try to appreciate any gift. I've received a few I couldn't use or return: especially size LARGE shirts (had no receipt to return it). And I've given a few gifts that were never even acknowledged. Thankfully [?] my gift giving and receiving days are much fewer now.

 

[Jules]

When a good friend’s dog died, I sent him flowers. He really appreciated it.

On the very rare occasion when flowers for a man arrived at the front counter in the office, it was a sign that he’d spent a hot weekend with some lady. I walked past when flowers arrived for one guy; his cheeks were red hot. He didn’t look too happy and was the talk of the whole office.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Well yes, maybe so, but then a florist would say that.

I found this under AI: "upwards of 60% of men would be happy to receive flowers, according to the Society of American Florists" - - - But then again, that's a florist group.

I would try to appreciate any gift. I've received a few I couldn't use or return: especially size LARGE shirts (had no receipt to return it). And I've given a few gifts that were never even acknowledged. Thankfully [?] my gift giving and receiving days are much fewer now.

LOL! Yes, it’s a tad biased . I realized that when I posted it but I DO believe that men ARE more communicative after receiving flowers. It’s a kind gester. I think men are conditioned to not express opinions that are too feminine sounding for fear or being rediculed by others, especially other men, which is a sad reality.

 

[Llynn]

Here is a true and cautionary tale about giving flowers: Once when I was a 40 something executive, a newly divorced woman at the company where I worked decided that the VP of HR (me) might make a good target for her attention. One day, when I returned from lunch I found a card and box of candy on my desk. The card was of the "have a happy day" variety and contained no signature. A week later, I returned from a meeting to find a dozen roses and another card.......this time with a signature.

Given my position in the company this presented an unwanted and very dangerous situation. I immediately went to her VP and asked her to have a word with her employee, which she did. The flower sender reacted in a "Hell hath no fury" fashion by making me a hated enemy and using the "old girl network" to accuse me of concocted foul deeds. I mounted my defense carefully and ultimately she was terminated for her lies and conduct. Even her union declined to support her.