1. In today's society, what is the institution of marriage based upon? What do people consider when deciding to marry? Appearances, money, values, personality, compatibility, social class, backgroud, etc.? Have these values changed over time?

2. What does earnest mean?

3. What characteristics do you value in a person? What should make someone popular? Sense of humor, appearance, fashion, sincerity, rashness, disregard of tradition, stability, intelligence, ability to have a good conversation, materialism, etc.