Girlfriends, wives, etc.

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <01BD0AE7.90BA6620@glen.acacia> glen powell writes:

>> Who thought up this engagement ring thing anyway, sounds 
>> like nothing more than a marketing ploy by DeBeers.  
> 
> Actually it *IS* a marketing ploy developed by DeBeers, there have
> been business magazine articles on this - no sh_t!

Very true - the practice is quite recent.  Break the mould.  Why spend
money on something that has _NO_ function at all other than inflating
your insurance premiums and making her a target for muggers?

"No, dear, I'm not buying you a diamond ring.  I would worry about your
 safety."

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club