FLOWER PRICES TO GO UP

A1+
[12:47 pm] 07 March, 2007

The prices of flowers in "Brabion Flora" Service will go up on March
8. For instance, citizens will purchase one rose per 3000 AMD, the
service representatives informed "A1+".

"A1+" conducted polling among the students of the Yerevan State
University (YSU) asking what presents they prefer on March 8. The
results of the polling testify to the fact that most girls prefer
flowers on Women’s Day.

One of the YSU students, 22-year-old Hovhannes, told us the following
story connected with March 8. "Two years ago I decided to present my
girl with flowers on March 8. "When the florist informed me that the
prices of flowers would go up on March 8, I bought a bunch of flowers
on the eve. But the following morning I found the bunch faded".

Nowadays many people counter difficulties while choosing March 8
presents. "I give my wife money to buy something as I don’t know
what to buy for her," says 39-year-old taxi-driver Arsen. <>The
young also have difficulties in choosing presents. "If I present my
girl anything, I keep thinking all day long whether she will like,"
says 19-year-old Arthur.

Aram, a third-year student, says it is already three years he has
asked his girl friend what she wants. "I don’t like to present anything
that will be out of use."

We tried to find out what Armenian girls prefer besides flowers. Six of
the surveyed girls find cars to be the best presents. It is noteworthy
that they give preference to "Jeeps" and "Nissans". Others say they
would rather have mobile phones, jewels, toys, gold, etc.

"For me the best March 8 present is love confession", says 18-year-old
Anoush.

"I don’t pay attention to the present. I attach great importance to
the person giving that present," says first-year student Ann.

On the whole, all the girls participating in the polling, claim that
the most important for them is the attention of their loved ones.