You said chrysanthemums can mean mourning? That blows my mind. I've bought them for get-well gifts before, thinking they were just bright and happy. In some cultures they're for graves, which is the opposite of cheerful. You really saved that client from a major faux pas.

Worry you're overthinking the texture thing. Most projects turn out fine with default brushes anyway. Custom tools feel special but rarely make or break actual artwork.

When you say "that big of a deal," yeah, it CAN be. People care a LOT.

Try leading by example without saying a word, like @ray_miller84's aunt did. People see steady habits and often start to copy them after a while. That quiet way of doing things can change how everyone acts.

My friend's uncle had these beautiful hand-drawn maps.