From: clare@nynexst.com (Clare Chu)
Subject: Re: Asian-American Guys Superior?
Organization: Nynex Science and Technology
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 12:59:20 GMT

>>  Cosmopolitan, Mademoiselle, and Glamour to let in the rest of
>>  the white women in on this secret that a few of my friends have
>>  already discovered and you'll hear no more whining about AF/CM dating.
>
>Yes, Clare.  Would you do that for us AAM?  Thanks, we'd
>really appreciate it! :)
>

  All right, here goes a draft article for Cosmo, maybe we can all
  get together and write it, just like our Dear Abby letter.


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  Asian American Men:  Undiscovered Gems from the East

  As any savvy investor knows, to discover real gems you have to
  go looking where others are not.  Why comb over fields that have
  been picked over by others looking for the same old thing?  Instead
  strike out and find the undiscovered value and you shall be greatly
  rewarded.

  Are you tired of that Neanderthal look?  How about the hunk that
  stunk?  Did the last golden boy make off with your gold?  Does
  thinning hair give you indigestion?

  Well it's time you took a look at the charms of an Asian American
  man.  He is waiting to give you all the pleasures a woman wants.
  His subtleness underscores a fortitude and strength that endures
  through the ages.  He is unencumbered by the Puritanical guilt-trip
  and savors sensuous pleasures of infinite variety.  He is not
  ruled by the clock, but pursues perfection in a timeless manner.

  Sounds interesting?  Here is a guide on how to bag that gem of a man.
  First off, all the stereotypes you've heard are just a big smokescreen.
  You know the ones, nerdy, whining, and socially inept.  These stereotypes
  were perpetuated by Asian females in their wisdom of keeping the men
  to themselves.  You, as the bold prospector, must get behind these
  myths designed to keep you from enjoying the treasures behind the
  Dragon Gate.  Asian American men are not nerdy.  They just happen
  to do well in school and are exceptionally bright.  This is a great
  asset to you since your man will mostly likely have a job.  Remember
  that last fiasco you had of the hard-rock/hard-luck guy where you
  spent your last $500 on hair extensions?  Well an Asian guy will not
  only not need hair-extensions, but will provide you with the latest
  technological gizmos.  Asian American men do not whine.  They are
  exceptionally perceptive and can see underlying trends.  This makes
  them great investors as they can spot an undervalued stock.  Being
  so sensitive, they can also divine market hysteria or depression.
  Asian American men are not socially inept.  They are not arrogant
  and boorish.  They do not come up to you drunk as a horse, slobbering
  into your ear.  They have gracious manners and will definitely not
  embarrass you.  They are also very sensitive to your feelings
  and will put you on a pedestal.  Now doesn't that feel great after
  your last two encounters with those "God's gifts"?

  Now that we've debunked the stereotypes, it is time to see where
  we can find these hidden treasures.  A good place to start is the
  engineering and medical libraries of your nearest prestigious
  university.  Don't bother going to Hicktown Vocational College,
  you won't find any of them there.  Look in the Barron's ratings
  of major colleges and start at the top.  Since Asian men are so
  smart, they invariably make it to the top univerisities, even though
  there is a cap on the number of Asians that can attend.  

  Another good place to look is in outdoors clubs, bicycle clubs,
  windsurfing, and surfing clubs.  Here you'll get the athletic
  guys whose endurance is legendary.  Karate dojos and martial arts
  clubs are also good hunting grounds.

  Now that you've spotted a likely candidate, you must make some kind
  of approach.  The direct approach is most likely the best.  Asian
  American men are not too good at picking up hints.  Their mothers
  always told them to keep their noses in the books and not waste time
  chasing girls.  Start some kind of conversation and suggest a neutral
  place to meet again.  Don't worry about being too bold.  Remember,
  you are making the first move because it is your objective as a
  savvy woman to do the picking yourself.  

  At this stage you might be wondering about your competition, namely
  Asian American women.  Fortunately you are tapping into an undiscovered
  mine, so the pickings should be rich.  You see, even though the
  Asian female has cast a lot of stereotypes against the Asian male
  to keep him to themselves, they haven't been able to successfully
  resist the attentions of the myriads of men with that "Asian fetish".
  So they are essentially, a non-factor in your quest for that perfect
  Asian American men.  The only thing you have to worry about is to
  let the word get out to your counterparts.  Keep it a secret what
  you're up to.  Let them continue to fish in the same old tired
  watering holes while you enjoy your new-found treasures to yourself.

  You should be all armed and ready to go.  Happy prospecting!
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