How many flowers can you give so as not to offend a person

Does it matter how many flowers you give

In our country, there is a tradition to present only an odd number of flowers as a gift, and lay an even number on the grave. For example, it is customary to bring two carnations to a funeral.

Since this tradition is typical only for Russia and Bulgaria, perhaps its roots go away in the beliefs of the Slavs. In many domestic and ritual situations, they evaluated an odd number as positive, associated with good luck and prosperity.

For example, the wedding train had to consist of 7 or 9 people. The peasants believed that odd stripes from the edge of the field would bring more harvest, and if an even number of eggs were placed under the chicken, the chickens would not hatch or be weak.

Even numbers generally perceived as negative, associated with death. For example, in some areas, a pair of objects had to be placed on the grave, in others, an even number of washers had to be invited.

Perhaps, over time, these beliefs were transformed into a habit of paying attention to the number of flowers in a bouquet. And although a gift cannot harm a person in any way, break traditions and present two or four roses definitely not worth it, especially if you're going to please a superstitious person.

At the same time, it makes no sense to count the number of buds in the finished composition. Only a very suspicious and touchy person can take an even number of flowers in a bouquet as a bad wish.

Are there any requirements for the number of flowers in a bouquet?

There are references on the Internet that the volume of the bouquet can indicate the attitude of the giver. As a rule, the number of flowers increases in proportion to the intensity of feelings - from one rose on a first date to 101 during a marriage proposal.

At the same time, there are no real traditions or generally accepted norms related to the volume of the bouquet. So, when choosing flowers, be guided only by your taste and financial capabilities.

And you should also think about whether it will be convenient for the person who received the gift. For example, if you go for a walk, a large and heavy bouquet can cause a lot of inconvenience to both participants on a date.