Power of Giving Flowers

Rutgers University researcher Jeannette Haviland-Jones, Ph.D., director of the university’s Human Emotions Lab, explored what the gifts we choose say about who we are and whether they affect how we are perceived. The research reveals that those who send flowers, in comparison to other gifts, are viewed as successful, caring and emotionally intelligent people. More specific findings include

• Both men and women who give flowers are perceived as happy, achieving, strong, capable and courageous people;
• Men and women come across as more emotionally intelligent; they give the impression they can effectively express their feelings and take time to understand the feelings of others;
• and Female floral gifters are viewed as more appreciative of beauty and nature

“Flowers have evolved to activate positive emotional responses from people,” says Haviland-Jones. “Each bloom has the potential to put a smile on our face and sway our opinion of a friend, colleague or loved one. That’s powerful.”

This Month is National Make Someone Smile Month---
Make them smile buy sending them a bouquet of flowers and see how easy it is to make someone happy.