2007-01-06 08:26:01 · 11 answers · asked by none 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I'll admit that it's probably a little unusual, but that's quite likely to be a good thing. Unusual people can be interesting friends. I assume you're really wondering whether this is some kind of marker behavior for gay men. Possibly, but that's an issue that should be pretty easily discovered without addressing a horticulture issue, and it's probably best left alone anyway. As you might know, plants improve the quality of the air you breathe indoors, and they are an easy and fairly inexpensive addition to increase the comfort and appearance of most areas. I'm straight--not that it matters--and I usually had plants at work (school teacher). The only problem was that too many students watered them--either wanting to be helpful, or just having some outlet for caring behavior.
2007-01-06 09:35:56 · answer #1 · answered by rds 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Would it be odd for any man to cultivate a garden? Should that garden have flowers in it would it change the nature of it being okay? He appreciates life! What's wrong with that. And think about this. . . if you were looking for a new, applied, 30 year old man in your life would you choose one that appreciates living organisms and cultivates their health and at the same time beautifies his surroundings or opt for the one that drinks beer all night while playing video games? Which is the better application of one's skills and abilities? Which would you more readily trust to cultivate the life in a relationship with you? Which would you expect to be more giving? Which do you feel would be more attentive and perceptive about the nutritional needs of the new rose in his life? I garden both vegetables and flowers. In my greenhouse I grow ivy and other household plants for my own home and as gifts to my neighbors. I am married, have 5 kids, and 2 grandkids. I don't see myself getting divorced. My friend's wife just left him. He likes to drink beer and play video games when he gets home from work. What is a little odd is that men are no longer the men they should be. The few that are still true men are not odd but it seems they are nearly extinct. Can you really say that the other are truly men?
2007-01-06 19:45:12 · answer #2 · answered by Michael the Archangel 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Uncommon, maybe, but I don't think it's super weird or anything. What's wrong with bringing houseplants to work? I (female) have a plant in my office, and it's sure nice to have a little extra greenery in an otherwise drab office space. No reason a single guy can't have a little extra greenery in his office, too.
2007-01-06 16:28:47 · answer #3 · answered by kittenpie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I know I would and will if I can.
I enjoy growing and propagating plants.
What better way to meet other people, men and women, then with the display or the gift of a fresh plant grown by you, or the exchange of gardening tips and experiences, without having to appear to be seeking attention for any "ulterior" motive.
I'd love to be known as a "gardening" guy!
Hope this helps,
Dave
2007-01-06 20:45:00 · answer #4 · answered by what'sthis4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would it make a difference if he was married?
Do you not believe men should receive roses from women? Because I have several times!
Is it odd for a single man to have a child to raise on his own? Because I do!!!
Does having a plant at work make him less of a man? I don't think so.
2007-01-06 16:35:33 · answer #5 · answered by launrider 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What's odd about that? Lots of guys are into gardening of all kinds. I am. Are you afraid he's gay or something? So what?
2007-01-06 19:41:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not really... i mean people bring stuff to decorate their office all the time at my intern place. Unless he acts like the plant is his child then that's weird.
2007-01-06 16:37:38 · answer #7 · answered by vivgirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I would be impressed. I know several men who are interested in gardening.
2007-01-06 21:42:50 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's odd about it? So he appreciates horticulture. Good for him. Why not make your workspace a little more "homey"? It does not imply "homo".
2007-01-06 16:36:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
That's just one of the things I don't make judgments about.
2007-01-06 16:34:46 · answer #10 · answered by jackbutler5555 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋