Flower Delivery @ Work

[disneychrista]

Have you ever had flowers (or balloons I guess) delivered to you while you were at work?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Have you ever had flowers (or balloons I guess) delivered to you while you were at work?

When I worked in an office, yes, a couple of times (many years ago).

 

[Disneylover99]

Yes. My husband used to send me roses or edible fruit baskets every year on our wedding anniversary. I told him I hate flowers and fruit. It took him several years to realize I wasn’t kidding. Lol.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Another yes for flowers but noooo for balloons.
Balloons are no nos for me and my dislike was one of the things people remember about me as well as my complete despise of red flowers including and especially roses.
Valentine’s Day could be a minefield if your mind was in Alzheimer’s mode....oops.

 

[design_mom]

Once. I was having a terrible day at work and, on top of it I got some bad personal news. My husband sent flowers as a pick-me-up. It was a nice thought but I was not a fan of receiving flowers at work. It got a lot of attention and everyone kept asking why he sent flowers. I couldn’t exactly say “because you’re all making me miserable — and also because of something I don’t want to talk to you all about.”

He’s come home with flowers for me several times since then but hasn’t sent them to work (and I prefer that.)

 

[Micca]

DW works from home, but I used to send her flowers at the workplace. She really enjoyed it

 

[Kittyblue]

I've had flowers sent a few times over the years.

 

[disneychrista]

I never have and I am kind of okay with it. I wouldn't want the attention it would bring.

Though it would be nice to have someone think of you enough to do such a thing.

 

[Kittyblue]

I never have and I am kind of okay with it. I wouldn't want the attention it would bring.

Though it would be nice to have someone think of you enough to do such a thing.

honestly doesnt always mean they think that much of you in the end. Smoke and mirrors.

 

[disneychrista]

honestly doesnt always mean they think that much of you in the end. Smoke and mirrors.

Oh I get that...that is why I won't even play the game any more.

 

[ronandannette]

Yes. My husband used to send me roses or edible fruit baskets every year on our wedding anniversary. I told him I hate flowers and fruit. It took him several years to realize I wasn’t kidding. Lol.

Same...I love the flowers but think the edible arrangements (chocolate dipped strawberries, carved pineapple and whatnot) are just ridiculously expensive for what you get, so I ever-so-gently asked him not to send those anymore. Now we're back to just flowers.

Regarding balloons - many, many years ago a boyfriend sent a balloon bouquet delivered by a singing gorilla to my office for my birthday. I loved it at the time and it wasn't inappropriate given our ages then but if it happened now I would be totally mortified.

 

[violina]

Yep. My best friend will randomly send flowers, which is super awesome. Actually just this week she sent some toys for the kiddo and got me new Disney Minnie ears. We live in different states and don't get to see one another often.

My husband sent me flowers once, before we were dating. He hasn't since but that's because we usually work at the same company and/or we have to deal with the cats trying to eat the flowers. So we typically don't put out fresh flowers.

 

[godisney14]

We have roses and hydrangeas in the garden. So, it seems kind of a waste to be spending money on buying flowers. I did once for DW very early on. But, that was it, and she feels the same way. She’d rather get something more durable.

 

[NotUrsula]

DH is of the opinion that you get double points for flowers if you send them to the office, because there is added social cred that accrues: he also likes the idea of total strangers also thinking that he's a good spouse, LOL. (He tends to send roses, but I actually prefer carnations for those occasions; they are less delicate and easier to transport home when the weekend arrives. Plus I like the scent better -- I know, peculiar.)

Right now I am sure that deliveries like that are probably banned at my office for the folks who are on the skeleton crew. I haven't looked into the rules too closely, since I'm not on that list.

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

Yes, a few times. I love it.

 

[ohiomom28]

My husband usually gets me flowers on his way home for birthdays or anniversaries but somewhere along the way, he started getting me plants. I much prefer the indoor plants

 

[MissStitch626]

Never. My husband knows I would hate this. We work in the same large office and it's a huge deal whenever anyone gets flowers. I would hate that kind of attention.

He has occasionally dropped off lunch at my desk with a gift I would actually like hidden in the bag. One day was going particularly badly at work and he dropped off a bag with lunch, chocolate and a DVD of a movie I love.

 

[CynBeth]

I never have and I am kind of okay with it. I wouldn't want the attention it would bring.

Though it would be nice to have someone think of you enough to do such a thing.

I agree. The way I think of things is my DH treats me well 365 days a year so if all he does is wish me a Happy Birthday or Anniversary, etc without a card or gift It is ok. How he acts all of the time is what is important and that is what shows me he cares.

 

[easyas123]

A few times, sure. Got some earlier this month for my B'day from my folks.
Neither was it a big deal, nor did it draw any attention - wanted or unwanted - towards me.

 

[tvguy]

I have received flowers at work. We don't send flowers anymore, just seems like a waste of money