"I really enjoy receiving flowers for Father's Day. It's a beautiful and lasting gesture of love."
-survey respondent & dad
Men and Flowers
Father Knows Best
Men and Flowers
A recent behavioral study out of Rutgers University shows that "men who receive flowers demonstrate increased social interaction and happiness." This research expands on previous findings which concluded that flowers enhance happiness and social connections among women.
In comparison to men who didn't receive flowers in the study, men who did receive flowers:
- demonstrated increased eye contact in conversation.
- stood in closer proximity to the researchers.
- produced more and truer smiles.
Women displayed greater levels of emotion in their selfsame study, in general, but the net effects were equal. "When it comes to receiving flowers, men and women are on the same playing field," said Jeannette Haviland-Jones, Ph.D, the psychology professor who led the study. "It seems that we all express extraordinary delight and increase our social behavior!"
Hopefully, once and for all, science has dispelled the age-old myth that men don't enjoy receiving flowers!
Source:
aboutflowers.com
Father Knows Best
Last year, in the spirit of Father's Day, we asked dads to tell us a little bit about their favorite flowers and preferences (yes, dads definitely do have favorite flowers!). The results are in; they may surprise you! Allow us to offer you some new floral ideas — for the favored father(s) in your life!
From favorite arrangements and ideal placement, to delivery preferences and cherished ways to spend the day — it's all here. Get creative! Father's Day (Sunday June 20) is fast approaching.
Here, broken down by age, is what dads had to say!
Dads Aged 20-35
Dads Aged 36-50
Dads Aged 51-65
Dads Aged 20-35
Favorite Floral Arrangement:
Most dads in this age group (33%) prefer flowers arranged in a keepsake container or basket. Other favorite combinations include a mix of cut flowers and green plants (25%), a bouquet of one type of flower (21%), and a mixed bouquet of boldly-colored flowers (21%).
Placement:
Most dads aged 20-35 (33%) would place their arrangement in the den. Other favorite spots include the kitchen (21%), dining room (20%), and living room (7%). Nearly one-fifth of these dads (19%) would take their arrangement to work.
Delivery Preference: Work vs. Home
Most dads in this age group (69%) would prefer their bouquet be delivered to their home.
Spending Time on Father's Day
Most younger dads (59%) would appreciate dinner at a restaurant. Other popular choices include playing a round of golf or attending a sporting event (25%) and enjoying a dinner or barbecue at home (16%).
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Dads Aged 36-50
Favorite Floral Arrangement:
For these dads, almost anything goes! The majority (27%) would prefer a combination of cut flowers and green plants. One dad suggested "mixed plants and flowers in a white-based or wicker basket."
Other favorites include a simple green potted plant (25%), flowers arranged in a keepsake container or basket (25%), or a blooming plant (23%).
Placement:
Most dads aged 36-50 (55%) would place their arrangement in the living room. Nearly half (45%) said they would take their arrangement to work.
Delivery Preference: Work vs. Home
It's an even split: 50% said "send it to my home"; 50% said "deliver to the office!"
If your dad falls into this age group, be certain that he'll be comfortable receiving an arrangement at his workplace. One dad said, "Don't send them to work; I'd be embarrassed!"
Spending Time on Father's Day
Fire up the grill or make that reservation! Most dads aged 36-50 (39%) would enjoy a dinner or barbecue with their family at home, though almost as many (33%) said they would appreciate dinner at a restaurant. Some (18%) would like to spend the day at a sporting event or on the golf course.
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Dads Aged 51-65
Favorite Floral Arrangement:
Forget blooming plants, keepsake bouquets, or a bouquet of one type of flower: 90% of these dads want a simple green potted plant for Father's Day this year!
Placement:
Most dads in this age group (65%) would place their arrangement in the living room. Other favorite spots include the den (21%) and kitchen (9%). Some (5%) would take their arrangement to work.
Delivery Preference: Work vs. Home
Most dads in this age group (73%) would prefer their bouquet be delivered to their home.
Spending Time on Father's Day
Most dads aged 51-65 (59%) would enjoy a dinner or barbecue with their family at home. Some (23%) said they would appreciate dinner at a restaurant; others (18%) would like to spend the day at a sporting event or on the golf course.
Happy Father's Day from FTD Florists Online!
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