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How to be like a Llanview Socialite

Want to be popular, powerful, and rich? It's easier than you think.

Difficulty Level: moderate      Time Required: 45 minutes


Here's How:
  1. Throw lots of parties.
  2. Wear lots of fancy clothes, even when you are relaxing at home.
  3. Wear real Rolex watches, never Timex.
  4. With every outfit you wear, make sure to accessorize with a lot of fancy jewelry, preferably diamonds.
  5. When getting married, throw a very elaborate wedding ceremony.
  6. Become the boss of your own successful business, but make it look like you only work a few hours a day.
  7. Only marry rich people, or people who will soon inherit a lot of money.
  8. If you are a woman, become known as the "First Lady" of your local town.
  9. If you are a man, become known as the most available millionaire bachelor.
  10. Always show courage and strength when dealing with life's everyday problems.
  11. Give lots of money to charities.
  12. And most important, have more friends than enemies.
Tips:
  1. Don't get caught wearing flannel p.j.'s to bed.
  2. Don't sign over the power-of-attorney form to anyone, especially to your own children.

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