Posted April 20, 200025 yr Dear cecil,Why chinese people consider it inauspicious to give or receive red roses. Thanks.
Posted April 21, 200025 yr Staff Dear Anon,1. From my personal understanding, it is because of the thorns on stalk rose. 2. It would be different if there are no thorns on the rose. 3. Thus, it is more a belief that what can be worse than to give someone thorns.4. On this same subject (Chinese belief), it is considered inauspicious to present your Chinese friend with either a CLOCK or give her a pair of shoes, also.So for those who are giving `home warming' gifts, avoid Para 4.Warmest Regards,Cecil Quote On 4/20/00 11:13:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:Dear cecil,Why chinese people consider itinauspicious to give orreceive red roses. Thanks.
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