"It’s the patronising assumption that … older women will be thrilled by some random stranger giving them flowers." This reminds me of when high schoolers get t

"It’s the patronising assumption that … older women will be thrilled by some random stranger giving them flowers." This reminds me of when high schoolers get the "generous" idea of nominating an unpopular girl, who they never talk to and only talk about, for prom queen. There's nothing nice about it.