08-22-2014, 05:53 AM
Some people who are prone to allergies, like myself, cannot handle tuberose. It actually brings on asthma.
Much as I love a Pikake blossom, a whole lei of them overwhelms me.
I prefer the non-fragrant dendrobium orchid leis.
Just something to note if you do do this for guests who may be sensitive.
As a tip to self-described naive haole, the getting lei'd joke is really overused and in poor taste IMHO, and it makes me wince. If you watch the satirical skit that Duane "the Rock" did for SNL, that particular play on words gets used by the clueless tourists.
Not attacking, but you asked for advice and mine would be to lose that very tired pun.
Enjoy your lei greetings!
Much as I love a Pikake blossom, a whole lei of them overwhelms me.
I prefer the non-fragrant dendrobium orchid leis.
Just something to note if you do do this for guests who may be sensitive.
As a tip to self-described naive haole, the getting lei'd joke is really overused and in poor taste IMHO, and it makes me wince. If you watch the satirical skit that Duane "the Rock" did for SNL, that particular play on words gets used by the clueless tourists.
Not attacking, but you asked for advice and mine would be to lose that very tired pun.
Enjoy your lei greetings!