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Wesley Berry, AAF
It's a sad fact that the American culture lacks in romance-a recent survey conducted by Brusking/Goldring Research for the Society of American Florists (SAF) revealed just how bad the situation is. According to the survey, only 19 percent of men rate themselves as at least a seven on a scale of one to 10. Even worse, women agree! Only 19 percent of them rank their husbands or significant others as at least a seven. Valentine's Day may be just the opportunity men need to step up to an 8 or maybe even a 9 on the romance scale.
The good news is that boosting those ratings could be pretty easy for most men. And, since so few men have much of a romantic streak, those who make even a small effort are sure to really stand out.
One important step is simply to plan ahead. The SAF survey showed that only about 33 percent of men prepare for Valentine's Day at least one week in advance by buying gifts or making other special arrangements. In contrast, 30 percent wait until the day before the holiday to do anything at all. To really up their romantic rating, men should plan romantic Valentine's Day surprises for their sweethearts ahead of time.
When ordering Valentine's Day flowers, call your florist at least a week ahead of time and ask your florist to make a floral gift that is uniquely suited to the one you love. Tell your florist a bit about her-her favorite flowers, favorite colors, and a little about her personality. To make the gift even more special, have your florist deliver it to your sweetheart when she's at work or in some other location where flowers will draw maximum attention.
If you're on a budget, flowers might just be the best use of the money you're able to spend. Even the less expensive varieties of flowers make beautiful arrangements and are a great way to make any woman feel special. Your florist can help you get the most for your money, and your loved one is sure to appreciate the gift even if it's as simple as a single rose in a lovely bud vase.
With just a little thought, your gift of flowers on Valentine's Day can go a long way toward making you at least an eight...or maybe even a 10 on the romance scale.
About the Author:
Wesley Berry is member of the American Academy of Floriculture (AAF) and President of Wesley Berry Flowers, a successful multi-million dollar floral business that was established in 1946. As a major sponsor of local-library.com and Localschoolfinder.com, Wesley Berry has worked hard on behalf of improving literacy. Visit Wesley Berry Flowers on the web at www.800wesleys.com.
