How to attract the attention of a Cancer man. Methods, actions and secrets on how to win a Cancer man to women of different zodiac signs. A Cancer man holds a Cancer close to him.

Signs of the water element are under the protection of the night luminaries. The moon can influence a person's character.

The Cancer man is characterized by increased sensitivity and vulnerability. He is prone to empathy, reads minds easily and quickly recognizes lies.

If mistakes were made in upbringing in childhood, then Cancer men often grow up to be insidious. Adults should not raise cancer in deprivation and injustice.

They become tough and achieve their goals by any means, in most situations through illegal activities. They strive to subjugate people and seek self-interest. But these are exceptional situations.

Note! Cancers are emotional people, but it is difficult to get them to have a frank conversation.

They sense the mood of others well, but cannot express their own feelings. This problem is associated with a protective mental mechanism.

Cancer has the ability to build a personal defense system, so it does not like to let anyone into its heart.

In the process of growing up, certain stereotypes and prejudices arise, which often interfere with living and communicating with other people.

The difference between a man and other zodiac signs is his attachment to his family and mother. They are quickly imbued with the emotions and feelings of the people around them.

They often hide their mood, so you shouldn’t waste time getting Cancer to talk.

Since childhood, men have been endowed with the talent of a psychologist. They deeply understand the causes of certain phenomena and often want to get to the center of the current problem.

People around you should not try to mislead Cancer or openly deceive. They remember grievances for a long time and can accumulate them within themselves.

In most cases, Cancers are surrounded by people of different personalities. This representative needs long-term and permanent connections. They do not like to change partners and are often monogamous.

They treat their chosen one with warmth and care. Cancers have excellent analytical skills.

They are often rich because they like to save money and accumulate capital for their own heirs. It is important for a man to feel his own importance.

What does a sign achieve for a woman you like?

The Cancer man easily wins the affection of the fair sex with his charm.

They easily determine what their partner is thinking about, what plans she has for the future. Such people are able to acutely perceive the emotional state of other people.

People easily make contact with Cancers, they attract you with their gullibility, and are able to experience the problems of others.

Men are characterized by sudden changes in mood and emotional state. Before getting closer to a partner, Cancer needs to make sure that his own actions are safe.

Cancers prefer to predict everything in advance. They will not continue a relationship if the feelings are not mutual.

Representatives of this sign have a hard time withstanding and accepting defeat. The main goal and task in relationships is reciprocity and friendship.

In Cancer, the family comes to the fore, so a woman can feel the security and strong male shoulder.

To win a Cancer man, you need to provide comfort in the home, a calm environment and emotional security. Cancer will be an ideal husband and partner if he likes the woman.

How a Cancer man conquers a woman:

They attract the attention of people around them by their location and by maintaining their own individuality.
Suppress the urgent need for love and care.
They show their success and ability to provide for their chosen one and heirs.
They quickly move up the career ladder.
They have extravagant hobbies.

All these features help Cancer attract the attention of many girls and women.

Note! Men choose those chosen ones who can provide reliable support and care.

How to attract his attention and keep him for life for different zodiac signs

There are several different ways and effective tactics that will help you win the attention and affection of a Cancer man.

Below are the most effective methods:

Zodiac sign	How to win and keep
Fish	A woman often remains a mystery to a man. Cancers cannot understand the emotionality of Pisces, so it is important to show patience and restraint when communicating with your chosen one. You should always notice the good deeds of your partner and remember gratitude
Aquarius	Girls have a different worldview, so these two signs rarely get along together. It is necessary to work on relationships in order to establish contact. Manifestations of male care must be responded to with reciprocity, understanding and gratitude.
Capricorn	Cancers have a strong sexual attraction to representatives of this zodiac sign. But long-term relationships rarely develop. To gain recognition from cancer, you need to demonstrate your own vulnerability and thank them for showing you care. Relationships are built on trust
Sagittarius	Relationships begin quickly, but are often short-lived. Women need to show patience, respect and care
Scorpion	Partners attract each other with a vibrant sex life. To keep a man, you need to show patience, mutual understanding, trust
Scales	Cancer is attracted to charm and mutual understanding. The partner is often irritated by the habits of the chosen one
Virgo	These two signs have similar traits in character and behavior. Compatibility manifests itself not only in love relationships, but also in work matters. Cancer highly values the Virgo's opinion, but you cannot criticize your interlocutor or impose your own opinion
a lion	Partners are connected by common interests. The partner's behavior often irritates the man
Cancer	Such relationships and marriages are strong. Partners show tolerance for their significant other's shortcomings
Twins	A man highly values tolerance and does not accept sudden changes in mood
Taurus	The marriage is harmonious and strong. Girls need to endure Cancer's sudden mood swings and emotional outbursts
Aries	There is complete harmony in the relationship

Men born under the sign of Cancer, as a rule, have the highest requirements for their chosen ones. That’s why you can so often meet such a man who is elderly and lonely, because many years must pass in search of his “ideal.” It is very important for Cancer men to find the ideal woman who would be sympathetic to all the characteristic “quirks” inherent in this sign and calmly endure all mood swings.

Since Cancer men are distinguished by such a trait as being a homebody, it is extremely important for them that their spouse is an excellent housewife who knows how to create a cozy, comfortable and caring atmosphere in the house, where her husband would constantly be attracted after busy work days. And Cancer’s romanticism and dreaminess also presupposes the ability to approach the issue of gifts for him with sophistication.

Character qualities that distinguish Cancer men

The majority of men born under the sign of Cancer have gray or blue eyes, thick and beautiful hair, high intelligence and great potential for creativity. Such a man always surprises his fans with exquisite and sophisticated courtship. His romantic and sentimental nature can cause delight, even after many years of close communication. They surround with care and attention, tenderness and love those who become truly close to them.

In addition to high intelligence, the Cancer man also has keen intuition. This feature is also a characteristic “highlight” of this sign. They cannot be called insensitive, since this is the only sign for which sexual intimacy is not the main thing, because these men feel a much richer range of feelings than other signs of the zodiac. Well, of course, there are no more excellent lovers than a Cancer man.

Another very attractive feature inherent in Cancer men: they never get involved in scandals, do not start fights, and do not show others their frustration or anxiety. In case of an intuitive feeling of danger, the Cancer man will simply take his beloved away, hide her far away, so that no trouble or competition will disturb their idyll, peace and tranquility.

It is important to know and be prepared for the fact that Cancer men, despite their inherent devotion, are capable of completely plunging into a dizzying romance on the side. But these relationships are dictated by nothing more than a craving for new sensual emotions, shocks and emotional ups. As a rule, these romances are very short-lived, and they are followed by sincere repentance and a return to the family, to home, where the usual coziness and comfort take possession of them for a long time.

Pragmatism and practicality are two more characteristics inherent in a man, the sign of Cancer. And this despite the romanticism and sentimentality of nature. Yes, yes, it is in this sign of the Zodiac that such seemingly radically opposite and incompatible character traits are combined with firm confidence. Pragmatism and practicality are traits that are simply necessary for the well-being of a family. The Cancer man knows the value of money, and he will not “throw it down the drain,” also restraining his wife from “attacks of squandering.”

Another positive quality of this sign is conservatism. Cancer men are avid conservatives. They have difficulty adapting to new conditions or circumstances. For them, every little thing, even if it is not of particular value, is important, if only it is connected with some episode of the past. Cancer men honor and love to carry out family traditions. Of course, before marriage, this is a rather “hard nut to crack”, because it is not easy for a Cancer man to readjust and get used to the idea of a family, but if this happens, the family will come first for him, and even a short “office” or “resort” romance they will not force him to leave the family.

Men born under the sign of Cancer have one more feature: they have high decency and attention to everyone around them. These two characteristics clearly indicate that such a man is simply not capable of committing a vile and obscene act. In their pure hearts, the thought of betrayal on their part is not even born. Such a man is the most reliable support; you can always rely on him. No matter what connects you with a Cancer man: friendship, love - you can always be confident in his devotion. Decency and honesty are the two components on which the Cancer man’s character is based, and he will not destroy them even in the pursuit of money or high official position.

Cancers' attention to people is manifested through a constant readiness to come to the rescue, to participate in finding and solving other people's problems. And this, despite the fact that for many such cordiality does not cause a response, and often the Cancer man has to “climb out” of his own problems on his own, alone.

In order to have a complete understanding of the nature of a Cancer man and not have false illusions about his image, it is worth saying a few words about his negative aspects of character.

For example, Cancer men are extremely touchy. This trait, of course, cannot relate to the positive side of their character. A man born under the sign of Cancer will be very painful to endure even the slightest criticism addressed to him. Of all the signs, it is Cancer that is not touchy and vulnerable in a masculine way. The reason for such vulnerability is their openness and kindness, gentleness and loyalty in relation to the world around them. As we get older, we begin to understand that this world is not as kind to people as it seems at first.

But the Cancer man, expecting a response identical to his own, even over the years refuses to understand the harshness and indifference of others. And this hurts him greatly. Often he, a Cancer man, simply lacks the determination and assertiveness to repel the offender. But this means that he is a coward or a “rag.” Due to its innate humanism, Cancer is not capable of taking tough actions. And therefore, the grievances accumulating in the soul over and over again bring, over time, other problems, expressed through character.

Cancer men have two weaknesses that are unpleasant for them - a tendency to quickly flare-up aggression and depression. Both aggression and depression in Cancers are nothing more than a response from a soul filled to the brim with grievances. Cancer men are more likely than other signs to experience frequent and sudden mood swings. For them, the distance between all-crushing aggression and quiet depression is equal to one step, that is, negligible. That’s why you can so often observe a Cancer man whose attack of rage suddenly gives way to complete exhaustion and despair.

Lack of confidence in one’s own strengths and one’s own “I” is another characteristic, but not positive, character trait of a Cancer man. And this is perhaps his most problematic feature, because of which, in fact, all the negative emotions and situations arise for this sign. Cancers often have lower salaries than they deserve, and they find it more difficult than others to advance up the career ladder. And all this is because of fear and indecision in defending their interests, their point of view (often more correct and accurate than others), because of embarrassment to demonstrate and openly show their merits to this world.

Excessive caution is another trait that does not really nourish the dignity of the Cancer man. Caution in itself is certainly not a negative characteristic. But, as the wisdom says, everything is good in moderation. And if there is an excessive amount of caution, then this moves the bar towards unpleasant character traits.

If the majority of the male half of humanity has a desire for risk, which often raises them to the heights of life, then for Cancers the main motto is: Measure twice, and do not always cut. Cancers are very careful in everything. Among the men of this sign, you will practically not find those whose activities are associated with extreme sports or even the slightest risk to life and health. But for lovers of a “quiet family backwater”, this is the best option, because in life with Cancer there will never be sudden volcanic eruptions and other life disasters and upheavals.

For a Cancer man, the best profession is a theorist-thinker, philosopher or psychologist. This conclusion was made on the basis of another not very positive, although not entirely negative, feature inherent in this sign - the illusory nature of the perception of the surrounding world. These men, despite their high intellectual level and intuition, live in a world invented and built by their dreaminess, full of illusions and non-existent ideals.

Cancers are always busy turning to their inner world of perceptions and feelings, instead of analyzing events happening in the outer world. How often can you observe a Cancer man who, instead of making a clear and firm decision, delves into abstract theoretical reasoning, moving away from a direct practical answer to a question or solution to a problem.

Because of his illusory nature, a Cancer man may seem absent-minded, forgetful, and often fall into esotericism, being carried away by the philosophical part of it.

But, despite such an abundance of rather negative character traits, it is never boring with Cancers, because their intelligence and non-standard thinking are always a magnet that attracts people to themselves.

How to captivate a Cancer sign man?

In order to captivate and keep next to a man born under the sign of Cancer, first of all, you need to be able to become a true reliable friend, a confidant, a person close in spirit, that is, a soul mate. Only in front of a friend, a kindred soul, Cancer can open up emotionally and sensually. Previous disappointments and emotional experiences can keep Cancer at a distance from everyone. And in order to overcome this barrier of isolation and closedness, you need exclusively sincere feelings and attitude towards it.

A Cancer man will not open his soul and heart until he is one hundred percent sure that his person occupies a central, crowning place in your soul, that your attitude towards him is not just flirting and a passing infatuation, but truly sincerity and a desire to become a person close to him.

Sometimes Cancer can be slightly nudged into action. This can be easily done by creating a competitive situation. After all, Cancers cannot stand any kind of competition, and if they feel that the girl is about to be taken away, they begin to “move” and open their hearts.

True, it is important not to “overdo it” and guess the moment, because if a Cancer man is not sure of his place in your soul, he can simply turn away and let someone else calmly lead you away, observing from the outside your attitude to such a situation.

To retain a Cancer man, the girl herself must have a restrained character. After all, coping with the Cancer man’s frequent attacks of melancholy and not being offended in any way by his emotional outbursts is a talent for the female nature.

And it is also very important to remember that Cancers categorically cannot tolerate violence against themselves, any kind of pressure or control. Any attempt to control it will be perceived as an act of violence against the individual and will be crowned with such fruits as deep insult to the individual, mental wound, resentment, and so on. Not a single Cancer man will allow him to be controlled, his opinion ignored, or his every step controlled. He will defend his dignity with all conceivable and inconceivable methods. And then you can say goodbye to a calm and quiet family life once and for all.

Remember, in a relationship with Cancer there should be no arrogance, no arrogance, no contempt towards him. Inner courage, but outwardly absolute humility and simplicity, naivety and sincerity - this is what a man born under the sign of Cancer will fall for. Learn forever, Cancers are the most vulnerable and sensitive among other signs, so be careful not to hurt their soul so as not to disturb the idyll of the relationship.

The Cancer man is dreamy and easily falls into melancholy. The representative of this sign surprises with bizarre combinations of character: mystery and openness, sensuality and practicality. Cheerfulness and energy are instantly replaced by sadness for no apparent reason. If you decide to conquer a Cancer man, if successful, you will receive a gentle, caring, romantic and reliable man. But to do this, you need to remember the main character traits of the representatives of this sign. Try not to scare Cancer and force him to do the almost impossible: not to back away from you, but to go only forward.

Getting to know a Cancer man better
Cancer is a difficult man. Perhaps he is the strangest among all the other zodiac signs. The formation of his character is seriously influenced by the patroness of the sign, the Moon. It created a touch of mystery.

Mysterious and incomprehensible. The Cancer man seems incomprehensible to most people around him. It is very difficult to penetrate his thoughts, and he does not like to open his soul. Cancer is very careful, so it is almost always in a “shell.” You will need a lot of time to get even a little closer to him, to get to know him better.
Dual. The emotional state of Cancer is strongly influenced by the change of lunar phases. This man's mood is changeable, but it usually does not reflect his true aspirations. Superficial feelings are visible to you, but deep ones are hidden. Sometimes he may unpleasantly surprise you with rudeness, neglect and excessive practicality. Literally a couple of hours will pass when you will be surprised to see his caring and romantic nature. Don't be alarmed - this is a normal state of affairs for Cancer.
Sensitive. It is very easy to offend a Cancer man - try not to do this. Cancer's vulnerability is sometimes shocking: he subtly grasps your attitude, has well-developed intuition, and simply sees right through you. And you can offend him even with a glance. Cancer carefully observes those around him, their opinions and assessments are important to him. He usually does not demonstrate his inner dependence on others, but words and relationships have an extremely strong influence on him.
Uncommunicative. I feel vulnerable. Cancer tends to withdraw from society and have less contact with people. Afraid of receiving a negative assessment or ruining a relationship with someone, he prefers to reduce it to a minimum. No, he is not a hermit. But regular stormy communication, parties in noisy companies are not his path.
Practical. The Cancer man will pleasantly surprise you with his approach to saving. He understands in his own way the effectiveness of investing money; what is important to him is the real pleasure and benefit received from each acquisition. In the end, you will appreciate his approach. He will choose an expensive but impeccable wine, a natural but beautiful and wearable fur coat for you. Life with him is always perfectly organized.
Financier. With a Cancer man, you probably won't recognize need. He plans his budget well, and his passion for hoarding definitely has positive aspects. It is quite possible that your loved one has been counting personal funds since childhood and carefully monitors the increase in his bank account. Knowing that the numbers are steadily growing has a beneficial effect on his mood.
Indecisive. Unfortunately, Cancer quite often moves back, but moves forward very carefully, which noticeably slows down the speed. He thinks for a long time when making a decision. Winning a Cancer man is not easy, because you will have to wait much longer for his choice than you think. But there is no need to be upset. If he really makes you an offer, you can be sure of his sincerity and the irrevocability of his decision.
An excellent family man and loving son... Are you surprised? Yes, Cancer's love for his mother knows no bounds. And this has a lot to do with the process of building your relationships. Mom is the ideal of a Cancer man. You will have to conform. Get closer to this example, then you are guaranteed the love of Cancer. He will be faithful, caring, surround you with warmth, and will joyfully raise and educate your children.

What should a Cancer man's chosen one be like?
The most important thing for you, if you have seriously decided to conquer Cancer, is to get to know his mother well. She is the one you need to look up to. There are a few more nuances, but this line is the main one.

A worthy replacement for your beloved mother. Yes, the task is not easy. You will have to sincerely love his mother, study her in detail, and adopt a lot. You need to really communicate warmly with her and at the same time compete. The only way.
His mom's friend. Become a real and sincere friend to his mother. It's difficult, but doable.
Understanding, sincere. A Cancer man is capable of complaining about life and talking about his problems for hours. This shouldn't make you angry. Comfort him, talk about the benefits, show full understanding.
A good advisor. A Cancer man needs a wife who can support him, help him out in difficult situations, and suggest the right decisions. Just don’t focus on the fact that the ideas are yours.
A wonderful hostess. The chosen one of Cancer must be an excellent cook and possess a lot of secrets for creating wonderful dishes. The house is clean, there is a kaleidoscope of dishes on the table. You will need to constantly maintain comfort, order, and delve into new culinary trends.
Loving, sincere and gentle. It is important for a Cancer man to constantly hear compliments, feel love and devotion. Do not skimp on praise, feel free to show your feelings.

How to win the heart of a Cancer man?
Again, start with the main thing: once the Cancer's attention is already attracted, begin to establish a connection with his mother.

Attract attention to yourself: ask for his authoritative advice. The Cancer man will appreciate your trust; he will appreciate that you turned to him for advice. Just don’t forget to tell us later how it helped you and tell you about the results. Show your admiration, thank him... you can offer your help or kiss him...
Little by little, outshine your mother. Learn to behave a little like his mother. Master her skills in different areas. Become an excellent housewife, caring and irreplaceable. Be careful but persistent.
Sincerely love his mother, make friends with her. What to do if you still manage to get closer to the ideal of a Cancer man, you have already passed on some of the laurels to his mother, but this is extremely annoying to her? What to do with mom’s dissatisfaction, how to deal with it? First of all, it is important for you to be absolutely sincere, since Cancer subtly senses falsehood, and his intuition is phenomenal. Then try to put yourself mentally in the place of his mother. She loves him too and doesn’t want to fade into the background. Approach the matter from a practical point of view: prove to his mother through deeds and actions that you will be able to truly take care of Cancer and will become his reliable support in any situation. She will definitely appreciate it and begin to value you.
Be a little mysterious. Cancer men are very fond of mystery, antiques, and antiquity. They taste great. Don't talk too much, don't share all your secrets and thoughts. Create an appropriate look: antique earrings or a twisted bracelet from your great-grandmother will have an irresistible effect on Cancer. He will immediately show his gallantry and give you a compliment. And if you also tell him the story of this jewelry, Cancer will be simply happy. He's really interested in this.
Be a real chef. You will need to master the skill of a cook, because it is in the Cancer man that the stomach is most closely connected with the heart... Just watch the quality of food, do not forget about the health of Cancer: all dishes should be as healthy as possible, and the menu must be properly balanced.
Get ready for a serious relationship. Remember that the Cancer man is capable of light flirting. Even if you have already started an affair, do not throw away the question “how to win a Cancer man.” Since you have not yet been given an offer, the question is still relevant. Demonstrate the seriousness of your intentions and the depth of your affection for Cancer. Don’t get tired of telling him about your love, while pointing out all his virtues. Your conversations about feelings and compliments will never be superfluous.
Show your relevance. Have you become close enough to Cancer, but he still can’t decide to take the final step? Push him yourself, otherwise he may retreat again. Hint that another proposal has already been made to you, a man is courting you. If you did everything right before, the Cancer man will not want to lose you and will make the final decision. He will not release the desired prey.

Conquer the Cancer man, tell him about love, be friends with his mother (after all, you both adore him!). He will become a caring husband, a loving father for your children, you will be calm and reliable with him. Just don’t forget to compliment him and support his positive emotional state.

Continuing to consider relationships with men of various signs of the Zodiac, we move on to the next representative of the element of Water. How to keep a Cancer man, because simply meeting him is not enough to build a serious, long-term relationship. And ideally, enter into a marriage alliance with him. Read the experts' answers to this question.

As in the case of the Cancer woman, it is necessary to learn to understand the inner world of such a person, the characteristics of his character. You may even have to break something in your own character in order to get along with a representative of this sign.

Be careful when communicating

The Cancer man is very vulnerable, and he can be offended by a phrase that in your opinion is completely harmless. You won’t understand why he suddenly became so cold and withdrawn with you, although just a minute ago he exuded joy and good nature. Such a man will constantly amaze you with frequent and sudden changes in mood. Choose your words more carefully when communicating with him and always think about the possible consequences of an accidentally thrown phrase addressed to him.

Respect his mom

The Cancer man puts his mother on the highest pedestal! Always remember this and do not allow even the slightest form of neglect towards her! Only a respectful tone, not to mention words. Even during quarrels with him, do not mention his mother under any circumstances! This will almost certainly lead to a quick break in the relationship without the possibility of renewing it in the future. You will also have to come to terms with constantly listening to the merits of his mother.

Advice: How to keep a Cancer man? Try to make friends with his mother. Get to know her better and try to be more successful at something than she is. By becoming his mother's friend and at the same time surpassing her in some areas of activity (or at least becoming equal!), you will definitely win over a Cancer man much faster than in any other way

Show your feelings

The Cancer man has highly developed intuition, so he reacts very sensitively to the slightest changes in the mood of the woman next to him. Do not hesitate to show tenderness, love, affection towards him. Reinforce your words with actions, but at the same time maintain delicacy; Cancers do not like violent manifestations of feelings.

Allow yourself to flirt lightly with others

The Cancer man values women who are interesting to other men very highly. But at the same time he does not tolerate betrayal and betrayal. So by demonstrating to him that you are in demand (by flirting slightly with other men, but not giving any reason to suspect you of cheating), you will seriously strengthen your own position in his heart.

Keep it intriguing

Don't give a Cancer man a reason to think that he knows everything about you. When talking about yourself, always leave something that he can find out about you later. Some biographical facts, your abilities that are not yet known to him, traits of your character that he is not yet aware of. Let him try to unravel you to the end throughout your entire life together. Unpredictability attracts Cancer men like moths to light.

Demonstrate reliability and seriousness

From the first minutes of communication with such a man, show him the seriousness of your intentions. Show him responsibility and willingness to build long-term relationships (even if he himself is not the first to do so). Don’t forget to demonstrate to him your practicality and reliability, because these are the qualities a Cancer man dreams of in his life partner. Do not hesitate to give useful and practical advice after carefully listening to his stories about work. This will show him that you are ready to support any of his endeavors and affairs, which he will certainly appreciate.

Keep your emotions in check

If you want to know how to keep a Cancer man, then learn first of all to restrain your own emotions and communicate with him without quarrels or showdowns. Hold back your resentment if he somehow offended you. Sometimes a Cancer man allows himself to be harsh with others, but he will not tolerate the same response addressed to him.

Less curiosity

Do not try to force your man to talk about the reason for his bad mood with questions. Useless. He will either remain silent or come up with some trifling excuse.

Become a skilled housewife and a skilled cook

If you don’t know how to cook deliciously yet, learn urgently! The Cancer man never even thinks about the fact that his chosen one cooks poorly! He loves to eat and drink delicious food. And besides, he wants to come after work to a cozy, clean and well-groomed house, where he can not think about everyday problems and completely relax from the labors of the righteous. Create such comfort, prepare him some goodies and he will probably want to live with you under the same roof all his life!

And the last piece of advice

Do you want to know how to keep a Cancer man near you if you are not yet married? Have you suddenly noticed that he is starting to get bored around you, gradually losing interest? Use a trick by hinting that someone has proposed marriage to you. Become a woman for him who he can lose and who shows that she is in demand. Almost certainly, the Cancer man will rush to get ahead of his opponent and begin to take some active actions for fear of losing you. For example, he will propose to you to marry him!

I wish you happiness and I am sure that everything will work out for you!

If you are just going to meet a Cancer man, then you will find tips on how to attract his attention.

And now a piece of humor:

“Conversation between mother and daughter:

- Daughter, remember! All men are divided into two types: those who can carry a refrigerator up the stairs to the fifth floor, and those who can pay for it!”