From the December 1961 "Good Housekeeping:"

What’s your charm quotient?

Have you a new hairstyle that’s swirled and curved for the holidays?

If you’re mad for eye makeup—but he’s not completely sold—do you apply it lightly and win his approval?

Will you pamper your husband with a frivolous Christmas gift you know he secretly desires?

Have you taken a walk outdoors lately to loosen the “shopping kinks”—making sure your spine is straight, tummy in, head high?

And while you’re walking, do you breathe deeply, for a Christmas glow that only fresh air can give?

Do you get a kick out of glimpsing your own neatly pink-polished toenails in the shower?

Do you automatically reach for powder and bright lipstick every morning after you’ve washed your face?

Do you remember the names of persons important to your husband or beau?

For that party Saturday night, will you adopt the Golden Girl look to really make him sit up and take notice?

Is your housework organized so that you can join the family at tree-trimming time?

Look at your best feature. Are you sure you’ve emphasized it to your best advantage?

Do you cream your face while you relax in a warm bath perfumed with your favorite bath oil?

Would you treat yourself to a lavish spraying of cologne—when you’re only going to wrap presents with your family?

If you’ve been neglecting the habit, will you put on his favorite dress tonight and greet your husband at the door with his favorite smile?


I didn’t score so well.