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Giving Flowers!

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SpinDriftCoastal Thu 06-Aug-26 17:26:57

Recently, a relative of mine sent me a huge bunch of flowers which must have cost them a lot of money which they don't have. Unfortunately, I hate receiving flowers and especially highly scented ones. I expressed heartfelt thanks as any civilised person would but was reminded of the old saying 'We give to suit ourselves not the recipient'. I would have much preferred a nice card or a 'phone call. Just saying.........

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MT62 Thu 06-Aug-26 17:39:41

Me too. I prefer to see flowers in the ground.
I can’t do with all the faffing.
My friends all know that.
I do love a nice card though.

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MollyNew Thu 06-Aug-26 18:06:23

Does your relative know you don't like receiving flowers?

Personally, I like having fresh flowers in the house, (particularly daffodils) although I don't often buy them as I think they're so expensive for something that lasts only a few days. We have some sweet peas in our garden and my OH regularly cuts a few and puts them in a small vase, they look so pretty. I like a nice card too.

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SpinDriftCoastal Thu 06-Aug-26 18:09:06

MollyNew

Does your relative know you don't like receiving flowers?

Personally, I like having fresh flowers in the house, (particularly daffodils) although I don't often buy them as I think they're so expensive for something that lasts only a few days. We have some sweet peas in our garden and my OH regularly cuts a few and puts them in a small vase, they look so pretty. I like a nice card too.

No, my relative doesn't know I don't like flowers but I could not tell them as they are considered a vulnerable individual so it would really upset them. Your sweet peas sound delightful. I love sweet peas.

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MollyNew Thu 06-Aug-26 18:16:33

Good for you, being a grateful and polite recipient rather than upsetting your relative smile

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