I HAVEN’T stopped chuckling since I read this article, that is supposedly from Housekeeping Monthly magazine in 1955.
It gives advice to its lady readers on how to be a good wife. I may have used it before, but it's still amusing:
“Have a delicious meal ready for his return from work.
“Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you’ll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair.
“Be a little gay for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.
“Clear away the clutter. Run a dust cloth over the tables.
“Over the cooler months, you should prepare and light a fire for him. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering for his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.
“Minimise all noise. At the time of his arrival, switch off the washer, dryer or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet.
“Be happy to see him.
“Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him.
“Listen to him. Remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours.
“Never complain if he comes home late or goes out to dinner or other places of entertainment without you. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure.
“Your goal is to make your home a place of peace, order, and tranquility, where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.
“Don’t greet him with complaints and problems.
“Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or have him lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.
“Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice. “Don’t ask him questions about his actions or question his judgement or integrity.
“Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him.
“A good wife always knows her place.”
Any comment, ladies?
