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| Dating Service / Служба знакомств |
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You work for Timbo’s Dating Service. Every day people come to your service in search of love. More specifically, some want to find a possible husband or wife.
Today you have 15 people (eight women, seven men). Your job is to put the couples together.
WOMEN
Woman 1: Sue Smith
Age: 33
Physical: 5'0", 155 lbs
Previous marital experience: divorced, one child (4 years old)
Job: bank clerk ($22,000/year)
Hobbies: bicycling; running; going to football games
Statement: I want to marry a person who likes to go outside and do things.
Woman 2: Miriam Boesky
Age: 21
Physical: 5'4", 99 lbs
Previous marital experience: none
Job: none
Hobbies: sitting in the sun; going to parties
Statement: I want to marry a rich, good-looking guy.
Woman 3: Martha Samuels
Age: 27
Physical: 6'2", 180 lbs
Previous marital experience: none
Job: musician in symphony ($37,500)
Hobbies: reading; writing
Statement: I am looking for a family man who would be a good father. 1 want to have lots of children.
Woman 4: Elizabeth Frampton
Age: 26
Physical: 5'5", 200 lbs
Previous marital experience: divorced(no children)
Job: electrical engineer ($32,500)
Hobbies: going to concerts; horseback riding
Statement: I am very romantic. I want a man to share love with.
Woman 5: "Charlie" Brinkley
Age: 41
Physical: 5'7", 105 lbs
Previous marital experience: divorced two times (no children)
Job: model ($115,000)
Hobbies: fast cars; dancing
Statement: I just want to have fun. I don’t want a man with children.
Woman 6: Mary Myers
Age: 23
Physical: 5'3", 110 lbs
Previous marital experience: divorced (two children: 5, 6)
Job: student
Hobbies: going to movies; watching TV
Statement: Age and looks are not important to me. I just want to meet a nice guy for a change.
Woman 7: Jackie Kwan
Age: 29
Physical: 5'9", 1201bs
Previous marital experience: none
Job: karate teacher ($25,000)
Hobbies: motorcycling; playing baseball
Statement: I would like to meet an active man.
Woman 8: Racheline Johnson
Age: 33
Physical: 4'11", 105 lbs
Previous marital experience: divorced (three children: 11, 6, 3)
Job: none
Hobbies: going for walks; playing with my children
Statement: I want to find a nice family man.
MEN
Man 1: Sam Jones
Age: 32
Physical: 5'5", 210 lbs
Previous marital experience: divorced (three children: 12, 10, 7)
Job: truck driver ($27,000)
Hobbies: watching TV; drinking beer
Statement: I want to meet a woman who has not been married before.
Man 2: Peter Wimsey
Age: 29
Physical: 6'1", 160 lbs
Previous marital experience: none
Job: dancer
Hobbies: going to plays and concerts
Statement: I want a warm, cultured companion. I do not want an overweight woman. I don’t want children.
Man 3: Joshua Zizov
Age: 38
Physical: 6'3", 175 lbs
Previous marital experience: married three times (no children)
Job: banker ($250,000)
Hobbies: making money and spending it
Statement: I want a smart, good-looking woman.
Man 4: Frank Bissett
Age: 52
Physical: 5' 10", 170 lbs
Previous marital experience: divorced (five children: 28, 27, 24, 22, 21)
Job: airline pilot ($75,000)
Hobbies: woodworking
Statement: I want a woman that I can relax and be myself with.
Man 5: Charles Meyer
Age: 20
Physical: 6'1", 185 lbs
Previous marital experience: none
Job: graduate student (physical education) (no income)
Hobbies: all sports
Statement: Hey, I just want to have a good time.
May 6: Maynard Lacy
Age: 35
Physical: 5' 1", 150 lbs
Previous marital experience: divorced (one child: 18)
Job: salesman ($25,000)
Hobbies: walking; going to movies
Statement: I am ready to try anything!
Man 7: Robert Fisher
Age: 26
Physical: 6'5", 200 lbs
Previous marital experience: none
Job: police officer ($30,000)
Hobbies: basketball
Statement: I don’t want a serious relationship now.
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(use last names only)
Couple 1:
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Reason:
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Couple 2:
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Reason:
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Couple 3:
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Couple 4:
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Couple 5:
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Couple 6:
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Couple 7:
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Reason:
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1. What was the nicest date you ever had? (If you’ve never had one, imagine.)
2. Do you think it is good to date many people before a person marries?
3. What do you think about "blind dates"?
4. Should dates be arranged by the parents of the couple?
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