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Why don’t people in our society let other people know if they’re available ?

I never know if a woman is available . In Hawaii, if a woman wears a flower behind her left ear, she’s married or unavailable . If she wears a flower on the right side, she’s single and possibly looking for love . A 1944 article in Life magazine claimed that in Louisville, Kentucky, a “man – hater” wore a yellow ribbon in her hair, and a girl who wore a white ribbon in her hair is taken . In Dallas, Texas, a bow on the top of a girl’s head meant she wants a boyfriend . A girl who wore a bow worn in the back of her head wasn’t interested in men . A girl who wore a bow worn on the right side of her head was in love, and a girl who wore a bow worn on the left side of her head was going steady . I think people should wear name tags . If you’re married or otherwise taken, you’d have a red line on your name tag . If you’re single and available, you’d have a green line on your name tag . If you’re taken, you don’t like being approached, and if you’re available, you don’t like being left alone . Why don’t people in our society somehow let other people know if they’re available ?

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  • 11 months ago

    Guess that's what wedding rings and engagement rings are for.  Somehow, it all seems to work, otherwise, no one would get married or stay that way. Good to know about the flower system in Hawaii. I didn't, and as a married woman, I wore the flowers on my left ear, only because I'm left handed and it was easier to attach them on that side. OOPS !

  • Anonymous
    11 months ago

    Well, wedding bands let you know she’s not available. If she’s not wearing one it’s acceptable to approach and find out. Your interest will be apparent, and either accepted or rejected. 

    Name tags is a ridiculous idea. They are good for parties or gatherings where people have a short time to get familiar with one another, but in the general public they would be a dehumanizing violation of privacy.

    Perhaps one day with developments in facial recognition your phone will be able to research anyone you spot.

    Sounds like a nightmare to me.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    11 months ago

    You may be onto something big !!   Maybe like a ribbon...or a tattoo....no, wait.   How about maybe a ring ???  Naw, that's ridiculous...

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