More sons than daughters buy gifts and flowers for their mothers this year
Sons are stepping up for Mothers Day by buying flowers and special gifts for their mothers, said The Star after conducting quick survey in Johor Bahru. “Previously, most of our customers for Mothers Day were women,” said florist Yuki Liew. But she has noticed an increase in bouquet orders from male customers. “Since last year, I’ve seen more sons placing orders too, which is a positive sign as it shows they are becoming more open in expressing their love and appreciation for their mothers through flowers.” Liew, 31, said male customers generally preferred simpler bouquet designs and often opted for conventional colours such as pink and red. “They usually have simpler tastes and fewer specific requests. “Women customers tend to be more detail-oriented. They may request specific flowers, ribbon colours or even the type of wrapping material used for the bouquet.” She said cash bouquets are among this year’s bestsellers, with creative designs featuring folded banknotes shaped into butterf...