By Sadie York
“Don’t get them flowers, that’s so basic!” Said no one ever. Argue with a wall, flowers will always be the perfect gift. Whether in a vase, wrapped in a bouquet, or dried up and hung on the wall, flowers automatically brighten up any room. Giving flowers for no specific reason should be normalized, who knows who could use cheering up? Why stop there? Buy some for yourself! Don’t wait for a special occasion. I asked a few questions to students on their perceptions of gift giving and flowers. Below are their answers and opinions on the matter.
Aydin Akyol:
Last receival of flowers: November 3, 2023.
Favorite flowers: Hibiscus, hydrangea, wisteria, and gardenia.
Opinion on random giving of flowers: No, because they’d lose their special meaning.
Last giving of flowers: 7 yrs old sister’s theater performance.
Mr. Evans:
Last receival of flowers: Can’t remember.
Favorite flowers: Sunflowers.
Opinion on random giving of flowers: Yes, for random acts of kindness.
Last giving of flowers: I give them to my wife every week.
Kevin Rangel:
Last receival of flowers: Never.
Favorite flowers: Tulips.
Opinion on random giving of flowers: Yes.
Last giving of flowers: Mother’s Day.
Ilyas Dey:
Last receival of flowers: 8th grade graduation.
Favorite flowers: None.
Opinion on random giving of flowers: Yes to show appreciation to people.
Last giving of flowers: My mom’s birthday.
Yumiko Idehara:
Last receival of flowers: Valentine’s Day.
Favorite flowers: Pink roses.
Opinion on random giving of flowers: It should be for little things, not completely random. There’s more meaning with a purpose.
Last giving of flowers: My mom’s birthday.
Senora Villegas:
Last receival of flowers: two years ago from student
Favorite flowers: Sunflowers because they look like aliens.
Opinion on random giving of flowers: Of course no reason! It’s necessary to give flowers, or a plant.
Last giving of flowers: A year ago.
Sanvi Swain:
Last receival of flowers: Like a month ago.
Favorite flowers: Lilies.
Opinion on random giving of flowers: Yes, just to be nice, because it’s fun.
Last giving of flowers: Gave flowers from my garden to my neighbor last weekend.