Personal Ads Translation

Upon reading the personal ads, you'll find the advertiser will usually note initial pieces of information :

  • Physical Apperance

  • Character Traits

  • Occupations

  • Hobbies / Interests

    and so forth in addition to what they're looking for in a partner.

    For the sake of space, ads are written in abbreviated style. A sample ad might read :

    Attr. SWF, 5'4" blu/bln. athelic, Skg.
    SWM or SHM 33-43 y.o. attr. Prof. for fun activities and poss. LTR, N/S

    Translation

    Attr - Attractive
    SWF - Single White Female
    Blu/bln - blue eyes and blonde hair Athletic - body build
    SWM or SHM - single white male or single Hispanic male
    33-43 y.o - 33 to 43 years old and desiged age range
    prof - professional
    Poss. LTR - possible long term relationship
    N/S - no smoking
    A - Asian
    B - African-American or Black
    C - Christian
    D - Divorced
    G - Gay
    J - Jewish
    L - Lesbian
    N/D - Non-Drinker or No Drugs
    VGL - Very Good Looking

    A quick way to screen ads is to mark the things that are important to you. First mark those with the preferred age; no sense wasting time on those who aren't in the age category you prefer. Then scan for other important details such as; ethnic preferences, cultural or social interests, hobbies, and physical traits. Mark ads that seem compatible with your wants and desires.

    Be sure to respond to ads that are congruous to your lifestyle. For example, if an ad reads : seeking someone who's wealthy and likes to travel. Don't respond unless those 2 qualifications truly apply to you.

    Rejection will only frustrate you, and you'll have wasted your time and theirs

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