40 Years Of Difference
<< WHAT A DIFFERENCE 40 YEARS MAKES
An Oldie, but Goodie.
Two versions of tips on How to Please Your Man -- one from the 50s, one
from the 90s. I found the 50s' version quite laughable! The following
is from a 1950's Home Economics textbook intended for High School girls,
teaching how to prepare for married life.
1. Have dinner ready: Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a
delicious meal - on time. This is a way of letting him know that you
have been thinking about him, and are concerned about his needs. Most
men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are
part of the warm welcome needed.
2. Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed
when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be
fresh looking. 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.
3. Clear away the clutter: Make one last trip through the main part of
the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books,
toys, paper, 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
a lift too.
4. Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children's
hands and faces if they are small, comb their hair, and if necessary,
change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see
them playing the part.
5. Minimize the noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise
of washer, dryer, dishwasher, or vacuum. Try to encourage the children
to be quiet. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be
glad to see him.
6. Some DON'TS: Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't
complain if he's late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what
he might have gone through that day.
7. Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or
suggest he 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, soft, soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax and unwind.
8. 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.
9. Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to
dinner or to other places of entertainment; instead try to understand
his world of strain and pressure and his need to be home and relax.
10. The Goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where
your husband can relax.
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Now the updated version for the '90s woman.
1. Have dinner ready: Make reservations ahead of time. If your day
becomes too hectic just leave him a voice mail message regarding where
you'd like to eat and at what time. This lets him know that your day has
been crappy and gives him an opportunity to change your mood.
2. Prepare yourself: A quick stop at the "LANCOME" counter on your way
home will do wonders for your outlook and will keep you from becoming
irritated every time he opens his mouth. (Don't forget to use his credit
card!)
3. Clear away the clutter: Call the housekeeper and tell her that any
miscellaneous items left on the floor by the children can be placed in
the Goodwill box in the garage.
4. Prepare the children: Send the children to their rooms to watch
television or play Nintendo.
5. Minimize the noise: If you happen to be home when he arrives, be in
the bathroom with the door locked.
6. Some DON'TS: Don't greet him with problems and complaints. Let him
speak first, and then your complaints will get more attention and remain
fresh in his mind throughout dinner. Don't complain if he's late for
dinner; simply remind him that the leftovers are in the refrigerator and
you left the dishes for him to do.
7. Make him comfortable: Tell him where he can find a blanket if he's
cold. This will really show you care.
8. Listen to him: But don't ever let him get the last word.
9. Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to
dinner or to other places of entertainment; go with a friend or go
shopping (use his credit card).
10. The Goal: Try to keep things amicable without reminding him that he
only thinks the world revolves around him.
Author Unknown
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or stories where I have put Author Unknown, please send me the name
and I will add it.
Thank You.
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