Right - I agree that it makes a difference how one demonstrates/voices one's opinions, and that the thread proposition has major defects in terms of strategies and manners.
So what happens when your sweet-tempered entreaties fail. Time for the bribe then, Claire?
Here's my "punch line" re the posed thought-experiment: it is quite conceivable - and reasonable, insofar as I can see - that someone's weight, or any other quality deemed attractive or unattractive, could influence one's choice. Therefore, it wouldn't be rude or silly to suggest, it seems to me, that one might be interested in matrimony with "A" if he or she were physically fit, versus an unfit "A." After all, it's not only an esthetic question; the way one treats one body bears on one's self-esteem, values, proclivities, etc.
A further non-politically correct scenario: imagine a guy walking past an overweight lady with an attractive face and being asked "Would you consider dating her?" Now imagine that the guy were made the following offer: Would you date her if her body were toned and slimmed?
How do you think most guys would (honestly) answer these two questions? How would their responses be in principle different from the question posed in this thread?
Of course, ladies, feel free to reverse the above hypothetical so that an overweight, flabby guy with an attractive face were walking past...etc.
Claire, I don't mean to be unsympathetic...but don't you think it would have been better for all concerned if you'd removed *all* your clothing for your swim to safety? It would've guaranteed your safe arrival and the rest of us some enjoyably licentious imagery...
Yeah, well, I'm part Apache (on my Norwegian father's side), and I kinda like the idea of taking you on. There's on Canadian in particular I'd like to take captive...
Okay, Arlene. I'm not sure this won't scare you, but I have this guy in mind. He does sketches, I believe, and goes by the name of "Pencilartist." He just strikes me as someone who might shake your tree a bit...
Hey, Riya - how's our favorite student doing? Now what about a match for you...hmmmm...I'm thinking... (since the obvious match of Easbay is already assigned)
How about Rockstar? A good-looking, sensitive young man who might still possess the gumption to lift that veil of yours and plant a juicy one on those full lips?
Now that Eastbayray is back - looking more buff and bulked up than ever - I'm once again considering the classic matchup of him and...Constanza! The fireworks - and subsequent noisy arrival of fire trucks and ambulances - would be such a romantic sight to behold.
Right, Healthy, what cries out more to elgible women then a guy hugging another guy (in terms of appeal, comes right after a guy French-kissing another guy).
RE: Lying about ages???
Hey, glowing person...I'm not sure I like he way you're looking at me!