SUBTEXT(A) He or she has to be perfect: good-looking, talented, interest-
ing, with excellent taste and background. Someone who'll
turn you on—and on!
(B) Good-looking? Sure, and at least as smart as you, but, above
all, someone you can get along with.
(C) Looks? Character? Okay, but first, someone who can help
you out, an asset. Good earning power doesn't hurt. It's as
easy to fall in love with a rich person as a poor one, but it
has to be someone you'll be proud to walk down the street
with, someone with class, someone everyone will envy.Where to Live
You've been shown a number of apartments. The latest is large,
roomy, with high ceilings, and a working fireplace. However,
the windows are old and warped, the plumbing is poor, and
the kitchen inefficient. The carpeting needs replacing, but the
rent is low and the neighborhood is very good.(A) You take the apartment without much hesitation. The view
alone is worth the money, and the high ceilings lend it
grandeur. The real clincher is the fireplace.
(B) Sure, the view, the fireplace, and the high ceilings are great,
but let's consider the expense—the floor, the plumbing,
and the kitchen. What will it take to get it in order? You
want to consider the pros and cons before you rush into
signing a lease.
(C) It's a good buy in terms of what has to be done balanced
against the low rent. You take it. The neighborhood is good
and will impress people. The apartment is good for your
image, and once it's in shape it will have a classy look.