Why chinese people consider it to give red roses

[moon88]

Dear cecil,
Why chinese people consider it inauspicious to give or receive red roses. Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

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

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On 4/20/00 11:13:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
Why chinese people consider it
inauspicious to give or
receive red roses. Thanks.