er and easier ways of getting what he desires.

There are types who take a lively interest in those who are different
from them, but not the Alimentive. He prefers easy-going, hospitable,
complacent friends whose homes and hearts are always open and whose
minds run on the simple, personal things.

The reason for this is obvious. All of us like the people, situations,
experiences and environments which bring out our natural tendencies,
which call into play those reflexes and reactions to which we tend
naturally.

Chooses Food-Loving Friends

"Let's have something to eat" is a phrase whose hospitality has broken
more ice and warmed more hearts than any other, unless perchance that
rapidly disappearing "let's have something to drink." The fat person
keeps at the head of his list those homey souls who set a good table and
excel in the art of third and fourth helpings.

Because he is a very adaptable sort of individual this type can
reconcile himself to the other kind whenever it serves his purpose. But
the tenderest spots in his heart are reserved for those who encourage
him in his favorite indoor sport.

When He Doesn't Like You

A fat man seldom dislikes anybody very hard or for very long.

Really disliking anybody requires the expenditure of a good deal of
energy and hating people is the most strenuous work in the world. So
the Alimentive refuses to take even his dislikes to heart. He is a
consistent conserver of steam and this fact is one of the secrets of his
success.

He applies this principle to everything in life. So he travels smoothly
through his dealings with others.

Holds Few Grudges

"Forget it" is another phrase originated by the fat people. You will
hear them say it more often than any other type. And what is more, they
excel the rest of us in putting it into practice. The result is that
their nerves are usually in better working order. This type runs down
his batteries less frequently than any other.

Avoids the "Ologists"

When he takes the trouble to think about it there are a few kinds of
people the Alimentive does not care for. The man who is bent on
discussing the problems of the universe, the highbrow who wants to
practise his new relativity lecture on him, the theorist who is given to
lengthy expatiations, and all advocates of new isms and ologies are
avoided by the pure Alimentive. He calls them faddists, fanatics and
fools.

When he sees a highbrow approaching, instead of