yes, some people may argue that this is obvious as plants are in fact alive, not only that they are also an indication of home that is lived-in and loved. he had a knack for making people focus on workable plans, rather than on winning or losing. they don’t come over with a tray of cookies or a pot roast, or some free tickets to the circus that someone at work gave them, but they can’t go and they knew your kids would just love the circus. that’s why you should emphasize the positive, in word, phrase and general tone. 