Read the text about a florist and answer the questions.

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Discussion

  1. What do you think the customer wanted to express through the bouquet he was putting together?
  2. How do you think the florist was feeling while helping the customer?
  3. Why do you think the florist suggested incorporating yellow roses into the bouquet?
  4. Do you think the customer was pleased with the final bouquet? Why or why not?
  5. Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to express your feelings through a gift? If so, what did you give and why?
  6. What do you think the customer’s nephew thought of the bouquet when he received it?
  7. Do you think the florist and the customer developed a good relationship during the interaction described in the text? Why or why not?