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Salesmanship Look first Match the product/solution to the customer's actual need before trying to sell extras.
Ask clarifying questions first.
Explain benefits accurately; do not invent plant-care claims.
Memory cue Ask → match → explain.
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Customer Service Look first Listen, clarify, stay professional, then offer a policy-appropriate solution.
Do not argue or blame.
Restate the concern so both sides agree on the problem.
Memory cue Listen → clarify → solve.
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Asexual Propagation Look first Cuttings, air layering and division make new plants without seed.
Use clean tools and correct plant material.
The procedure must match the propagation method.
Memory cue Asexual = clone from plant parts.
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Floral Design Costing Look first Total arrangement cost comes from the supplied material costs and quantities.
Multiply quantity × unit cost before adding items.
Follow contest rounding and directions exactly.
Memory cue Quantity × unit cost, then total.
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Retail Pricing Look first Use the material costs and quantities supplied by the event to determine the retail cost of the finished arrangement.
Write down quantity × cost for every component before totaling.
Check the current event directions for any markup or rounding rule they provide.
Memory cue Price the pieces first, then the whole design.
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Media Selling Look first Choose a message, image and call-to-action that accurately match the product and intended customer.
Do not make claims you cannot support.
Keep the offer, audience and product benefit consistent.
Memory cue Right audience → right message → clear action.
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Store Displays Look first A strong display should be attractive, safe, easy to shop and organized around a clear merchandising purpose.
Keep pathways and products accessible.
Group related products intentionally rather than creating clutter.
Memory cue Attract → organize → make it easy to buy.
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Job Interview Look first Answer the question directly, give a specific example and connect your skills to the floriculture job.
Use professional language and eye contact.
If you do not know something, explain how you would find the answer safely.
Memory cue Answer → example → connect.
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People Management Look first Clarify the task, communicate expectations, listen to concerns and solve the problem professionally.
Focus on behavior and the work, not personal attacks.
Confirm who is responsible for the next step.
Memory cue Clarify → listen → solve → confirm.
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Time Management Look first Prioritize safety and deadline-critical work, break larger jobs into steps and use the available time intentionally.
Do not rush a hazardous task to save time.
Sequence work so waiting time can be used productively.
Memory cue Urgent + important first; safe always.
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Handling a Hazardous Situation Look first Protect people first, isolate the hazard when safe, use the correct PPE and follow the label or workplace procedure.
Never improvise chemical handling.
Report spills, exposure or unsafe equipment to the responsible adult/supervisor.
Memory cue People → isolate → PPE/procedure → report.
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Identifying & Controlling Plant Disorders Look first Start with visible symptoms, affected plant parts and growing conditions before deciding whether the problem is pest, disease, nutrition or environment.
Similar symptoms can have different causes.
The correct control depends on the correct diagnosis.
Memory cue Observe first. Diagnose second. Control third.
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Plant–Soil–Water Relationships Look first Roots need both water and oxygen; drainage, pore space, media type and irrigation frequency work together.
Too little water causes stress; too much can reduce root-zone oxygen.
Choose irrigation based on the crop and media rather than a fixed habit.
Memory cue Roots need water + air, not water alone.
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Corsage / Boutonniere Look first Create a secure, balanced wearable design using the supplied flowers, foliage, wire/tape and attachment materials.
Keep mechanics neat and concealed.
Check proportion, balance and secure attachment before finishing.
Memory cue Secure mechanics + balanced wearable design.
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Bud Vase Look first Use line, proportion, focal placement and clean mechanics to create a small vertical arrangement.
Condition stems and keep foliage below the water line where appropriate.
The design should look intentional from the judged view.
Memory cue Line + focal + proportion.
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Dish Garden Look first Combine compatible plants in a shallow container with stable placement and a finished presentation.
Consider similar light and moisture needs.
Keep plant crowns and roots positioned correctly.
Memory cue Compatible plants + clean composition.
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Foliage Arrangement Look first Use foliage form, texture, line and balance to build a finished arrangement without relying on flowers for the focal effect.
Vary texture and scale while keeping the design unified.
Secure stems and maintain a clean container/mechanics area.
Memory cue Shape + texture + balance.
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Potting Young Plants Look first Place the young plant at the proper depth in suitable growing media, settle the media around the root system and leave room for correct watering.
Do not bury the crown or pack the medium so tightly that root-zone air space is lost.
Choose a container and media appropriate for the plant and event directions.
Memory cue Right depth + supported roots + room for water and air.
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Pinching Look first Remove the growing tip at the instructed point to reduce apical dominance and encourage branching.
Know which growing tip the event asks you to remove before cutting.
Use clean technique and avoid damaging unnecessary leaves or nodes.
Memory cue Pinch the tip → encourage side branches.
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Know the Floriculture Event Map Look first The published middle-school format uses 50 identification specimens—35 plants and 15 equipment/supplies—plus two selected practicums.
The identification practicum is published at 25 minutes.
The published rules allow 25 minutes for each selected practicum.
Memory cue 35 plants + 15 equipment + 2 practicums.
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