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Cjty’t Eligible Bachelors Agree: Civic Activities Are Best Places To Meet Single Women Dj-juivrir.-MrosB''! A Peet Staff Writer As promised, because all is fair in Charlotte's social circles, this week five of the city’s eligible bachelors give their perspectives on the social life in Charlotte and also what’s up with the single, black women in our town. ' Interestingly, in contrast to what women generally think about men being closed-mouthed, these men were eager to tell their side of the story. They want women to-know how they feel. That's a good sign, isn't it? Or, maybe you should withhold your Judgment until you’ve read what they had to say. Where do Charlotte men like to meet women? “There are a lot of outlets,” claims Bernard King, single and 32 years of age. And for the moat part, the men are in agreement here. They don’t have much of a preference for places where it’s best to meet women. “A man can meet women in grocery stores, the la undrama t, at church and there are a lot of women in the club,” assures Michael Tood, a 34 year-old bachelor. And who said politics strange bedfellows? "I met plenty of women along the campaign trail," adds Michael. Says Gene Marsh, single and 33, "Political, social and civic activities bring men in contact with many intareMing women.” “The women who attend political events ere more serious,” nods Milton Todd, 32. On the other hand, Charlotte’s < night clubs, as a place to meet women, pose more disadvantages -than advantages these men con cede. Chibs have “a negative stigma" and are "places better for dancing than picking up.” and are - "places where women have price tags attached to them,” the com ments go. Michael maintains, "Women are on the defensive in i clubs. They already have die notion that men are there to pick up, so , women come in ready to play.” Play what? "Games, ” toils Prank Emery, a 26-year-old bachelor. J “Women have so many hoops they want a than to Jump through,” But, Gene admits, “Men do play games, too. There are so many women, mao have so many choices. They can afford to be blase about <h rela tionship.” Then Milton decides, “Men {day games because they are forced to by women who play However, when they put the issue of game playing aside, these men “Doing Bums With M/WBE" Seminar Planned For Ihepday The Charlotte Chamber of Com merce will be sponsoring a seminar, titled “Doing Business With M-WBE’s”, Tuesday, September 24, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. -The seminar, which Includes lunch, is $25 per person. On Thursday, September 28, the Chamber will host a book review of “What They Don’t Teach You At Harvard Business School.” The pro gram will last from noon until 1:90. The cost to attend la $10 for Cham ber members and $20 for non members. t In addition to the above activi ties, the Small Business Division of the Chamber of Commerce is ac cepting nominations for its Small Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprises of IBM In terested persons should call the Chamber at 377-4911 to vequeat nominations or to make reserva tions for the seminar and book review. Midgett 1b Beauty Con tin aed From Page 1A music “you can't let go.” “I try to read at least two novels a week, preferring non-fiction.” Lisa continues And< her most loved pastime is going out with friends In her free time. Also, Lisa works part-time as a receptionist for West Coast Studios Hair Salon “It's a really nice job," she relates Compared to New York, this at tractive young lady says she likes Charlotte. But she definitely miss es her hometown "IV# so hard to find things to do in ChactottV In New York they seem to find you. But what I think I miss moaT Is my family,” she concludes. Hours Change' Discovery Place and the Nature Museum have changed their hours From September until May, Dis covery Place will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., weekday*; from 9 .« a.m. until # p.m on Saturdays; and . from I-• p.m., Sundays. The Nature Museum will be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 1-9 p.m., Sundays W '■ , To Place1"* A Classified Ad Call 376-0496 Bernard King ; . .Businessman ' Eugene Marsh . .Engineer T. Michael Todd . .Attorney Frank Emery ; . .Attorney Milton Todd W'“ . Sales Counselor f u»i«iwiiiv/uoijr cagj UUU VlUtl IUVIC has a large supply of nice, at tractive, single women. “There are a lot of beautiful women here," reports Bernard. “And some of them are really tough!" Not too good to be true, though, Charlotte women still do some things that can really get under, a guy’s skin. “Women wonder why men don’t want to deal with them on a more meaningful level then, in the same breath, they talk about how horrible Made men are," complains Prank, * * And what bothers Bernard Is, “So many women around, the ages of a to S3 are on a time clock. They want to get married and have children and they give a relationship a sense of being rushed. They should Just let things progress naturally.” In agreement, Michael adds, “Women want to Immediately char acterize a relationship, asking, ‘Where do I stand?’ That hurts a relationship. Time dictates what you hftw." Any other problems? “Yea,” in terjects Milton. “They are still searching for that knight in shining armor. Women are caught up in the soap opera syndrome; looking for a Blake Carrington.” Is no one to speak in defense of the female? Apparently, chivalry Is ab solutely dead., • >1 Rightly so, according to these men. Women want to be indepen dent, right? And these men affirm, they are not frightened or intimi dated by the prospect. uve w me, assures r Tanx use a woman who has a definite sense of herself, with her own set of in terests abd goals,’'. “A man who wants a woman who can’t think for herself and can’t do for herself is not a quality man,” reveals Gene. • Moreover, to Milton, the more independent and assertive the woman the better. “The right woman will grab a man by the collar and say, 'Hey, what are you going.to do?'” Then to clear up one other mis conception, most of the guys in terviewed claim they’re more than willing to be friends with women. “Most men want to establish a friendship,” says Gene. “Friend ships provide comfort and are everlasting.” “Men want to be menas, points out Frank. "It's the only way to get to know someone well.” Nevertheless, Michael re mains a little skeptical, stating, “Friendship is a good start but how do you control something like that?” A good question; which only goes to illustrate, when all is said and done, the intricacies of the dating scene In Charlotte cannot be ex plained in concise black and white terms. "There are a lot of gray areas,” analyzes Bernard. But don’t despair. Charlotte’s men are con cerned. And to prove it, they offer the following hopefully helpful tips to women. “A woman should be articulate with an openess and honesty about herself,’’ notes Gene. Claims Frank, “If a woman im CCJRTIS C. REEVES, M.D. Doctor of Ophthalmology Eyes Examined For y/J Glasses, Contact Lenses, xf Cataract fc Laser Surgery y 'i' 1 1 1 ■ ■ ■ i '* NEW* ! Medicare Cataract Surgery Program No overnight stay No out of pocket cost CALL ABOUT OUR FREE CATARACT SCREENING Program pose* high expectations or a man, he will naturally live up to them." "Women need to talk to men,” Bay* Bernard. “Tell men what you’re looking for and ask what he’s looking for. If you don't ask you won’t know." T-- - 1 “To thine ownaelf be true," pro fesses Milton, "and you’ll get what you want.” “But* most importantly,” con cludes Michael, "give a brother a chance to make a mistake. Every one makes errors.” — REMODELING i STOREWIDE CLEARANCE * • • . * ‘ . «■ • t - ■>>jJ* •* Hbs' t^mcti to»« __ _ ___ ^_ All boys’ outerwear I 25% OFF All troys' fleeced wear Sport separates in wash able acrylic or acrylic and cotton -Sues 4-7, 8-20 Assorted p|s and robes, knit or woven. Character styles. Sizes 4-30. ISair* pnc*g *»cy * m + nc* 0»s*4wd H *+**6,0' • K*o«' twrchAf# « « « « '•0** P^et A ippai pure**— Pougr n« itAMd « r raphor>at v*» •f your money bock $5-$6 OFF Men’s shills Levi's* short-sleeve shirts of polyester and cotton. Assorted I32f S18.99 . 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