How To Be A Good Housewife, Pls Read Ladies....

[trt]

The following is excerpted from an actual 1950's high school Home Economics textbook:
ADVANCE: How to be a Good Wife

HAVE DINNER READY: Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal--on time. This is a way to let him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned with his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home, and having a good meal ready is part of the warm welcome that is needed.

PREPARE YOURSELF: Take fifteen minutes to rest so that you will be refreshed when he arrives. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift. Greet him with a smile.

CLEAR AWAY THE CLUTTER: Make one last trip though the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up children's books and toys, papers, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you lift too.

PREPARE THE CHILDREN: If they are small, wash their hands and faces and comb their hair. They are his little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.

MINIMIZE ALL NOISE: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise from the washer, dryer, or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet.

SOME "DO NOT'S": Don't greet him with problems and complaints. Don't complain if he is late for dinner. Count this as a minor problem compared to what he might have gone through that day.

MAKE HIM COMFORTABLE: Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest that he lie down in the bedroom. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing voice. Allow him to relax and unwind.

LISTEN TO HIM: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.

MAKE THE EVENING HIS: Never complain if he doesn't take you to dinner or to other entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure and his need to unwind and relax.

THE GOAL: TO MAKE YOUR HOME A PLACE OF PEACE AND ORDER WHERE YOUR HUSBAND CAN RELAX IN BODY AND SPIRIT.

OK Ladies, back to the sink :-)

[woofgang]

I have seen this so many times.....

[andy-hughes]

It's fabulous isn't it.

I did print this out and give it to the present Mrs Hughes.

Typing with both arms in casts and all your fingers broken is not easy - trust me!

[woofgang]

also there is some doubt over its factual accuracy
http://www.snopes.com/history/document/goodwife.asp

[anneasquith]

No no no....... Happy wife......happy life :-)

[TWR]

Today, that works Two way, it's called give & take, if there was more of that there would be less divorces.

[aelmpvw]

//I did print this out and give it to the present Mrs Hughes//
if i can't find time for a hospital visit would you like grapes or flowers?

[gness]

I'm having seconds thoughts about my place in the Andy-Hughes queue............ :-(

[murraymints]

aye..right !! ;0/

[Berniecuddles2]

now if you changed that to househusband ..thats me!

[gness]

It's the GOAL at the end I'd struggle with, Minty.......PEACE AND ORDER and me just don't seem to go together......☻

[murraymints]

me neither Gness....what can they be thinking of !!! lol

[anneasquith]

Am i the only one who sees no mention of conjugal rights ? :-)

[gness]

He's too relaxed, Anne....she's too shattered......x

[Bazile]

What about having the bath tub ready in front of the living room fire place ?

[anneasquith]

Too relaxed !!!!! Good he can look after the children, whilst wee wifey nips to the pub for a port and lemon in the snug :-)

[gness]

I think not, Baz......asking for a kettle of hot water to top up might just be the breaking point......a naked man and a crazy woman with a kettle of boiling water....??.....☺

[joeluke]

Women of today - digest and heed this excellent advice