Surprise!

Joe sent me chocolate-covered strawberries from Shari's Berries. Of course he sends enough to share with coworkers (I can't eat 2 dozen by myself!). They go quickly and people really enjoy them. If you are looking for a tasty edible to send someone, these are perfect. Joe has sent them 5-6 times over the last 6 years and they have always been wonderful.

Now, one rule we have is that flowers/edibles/etc should not be sent for the typical holiday, birthday, or anniversary. That means I don't want to get flowers on Valentine's Day as it says to me you waited for a reason to send something. I don't want you to have a reason for sending something! So while my coworkers are enjoying that tasty chocolate-covered strawberry, they are asking what's the occasion or, better yet, what did he do wrong. I am always please to say there is no reason. And the follow-up (usually from the guys) is that Joe needs to stop doing that as it gives the rest of them a bad name. Hmm, maybe you should send something to your wife.

Additionally, I think sending things goes both ways, especially when there are so many more options than flowers available. Joe (and of course his coworkers) have enjoyed the same chocolate-covered strawberries.