"prospect" in the Big Book

That the man who is making the approach has had the same difficulty, that he obviously knows what he is talking about, that his whole deportment shouts at the new prospect that he is a man with a real answer, that he has no attitude of Holier Than Thou, nothing whatever except the sincere desire to be helpful; that there are no fees to pay, no axes to grind, no people to please, no lectures to be endured—these are the condi­

When you discover a prospect for Alcoholics Anonymous, find out all you can about him.

Under these conditions your prospect will see he is under no pressure.

Your prospect may belong to a religious denomination.

Do not be discouraged if your prospect does not respond at once.

When your prospect has made such reparation as he can to his family, and has thoroughly explained to them the new principles by which he is living, he should proceed to put those principles into action at home.

Remind the prospect that his recovery is not depen­

He need not, and often should not show it to his alcoholic prospect.

They explained their need and inquired if she had a first class alcoholic prospect.

Understand he was once a well-known lawyer in town, but just now we’ve got him strapped down tight.”* Here was a prospect all right but, by the description, none too promising.

Next day found the prospect more receptive.