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| February 26, 2003 Newsletter Five ways to seal the deal -- casually, romantically and professionally 1. The kiss. Nothing seals a statement of intent like a big wet one. What better way to say, "I find you incredibly sexy." But it doesn't end there. A kiss is a test drive of your potential lover's prowess in the sack. In other words, if the kiss makes your head explode, you're about to get very, very lucky. But if you don't like the kiss? Don't hang around! 2. The romantic email/letter. Putting your thoughts and feelings on paper or spelling them out electronically means you're ready for a new level. Returning the correspondence means you both agree to go on record about it. 3. The job offer. You've just been offered a dream job: challenging work with good pay and lots of opportunity for advancement. You can hardly wait to tell your old boss where to shove it. Wrong! Before you accept any job, get the employment offer (and all the benefits) in writing. This piece of paper is as good as insurance if the job doesn't stack up to advanced billing. If all's in order, sign it and keep a copy for your records. Then go tell your old boss where to go! 4. The lease. Signing a piece of paper that says you agree to pay a certain rent for 12 months and not trash the joint may feel like a bit of a noose around your neck. But actually, an apartment lease can be a godsend if your landlord decides he wants to toss you out on the street and jack up the rent. Nuh-uhhhh! Unless you're into renting month-to-month, a one-year lease should be a standard document. Get very suspicious if your landlord won't give you one! 5. The co-habitation agreement. Signing a piece of paper that can serve as a legal and binding document means you are both ready to get very serious about your relationship. But agreeing on the conditions under which your relationship will end really says, "I don't trust you." If your lover's a millionaire and you're poorer than a church mouse (or your name's Anne Nicole Smith!) maybe you have reason to sign. Or maybe it's a sign that the end of the relationship is closer than you think! |
