>>106801058That's entirely fair, in the end it was a response to an anon that actually wanted flowers and I assumed was male. The "being poor" argument is true, however, it feels like a frivolity when you have to think about money all the time, and you cannot spare much when it comes to gifts. It is the thought that counts, at the end of the day, and why I think most people enjoy the flowers. It's a symbol more than anything, and the "safest" option to gift when you don't know the person much. You're not wrong that a gift that is personalized will always be better than something that's pretty.
I've mentioned the gifting my past partners flowers, because I liked their reactions, but it was never JUST flowers, those were like a bonus for the gift, so reiterating, it's always been symbolic. Not to mention different flowers convey different meanings, so it can even double as communication, if the person in question doesn't really get the subtle message, you can tell them about it, and the next time they will know or reciprocate, and eventually even associate that memory with those flowers, creating emotion and a bond; or they can write you off as being sentimental, and not care, which is entirely fine as well, as long as they don't start plotting your demise or take it as an insult. It all depends on which type of people you surround yourself with.
Being bitter about modern male or female roles inhibits the potential of connecting with others.
