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Old 05-20-2002, 05:00 PM
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THE RESPONSE

The following is from a 1950's Home Economics textbook intended for High
School girls, teaching how to prepare for married life--and the updated
90's version.

1. 1950's 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.

1990's 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 crummy and gives him an opportunity to change your mood.

2. 1950's 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.

1990's 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 belches at the table. (Don't forget to use his
credit card!)

3. 1950's 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.

1990's Clear away the clutter: Call the housekeeper and let her know
you'll need her for an extra day this week. Tell her that any
miscellaneous items left on the floor by the children can be placed in the
Goodwill box in the garage.

4.1950's 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.

1990's Prepare the children: Drop them off at grandma's!

5. 1950's 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.

1990's Minimize the noise: When he arrives at home remind him that the
washer and garbage disposal are still not working properly and the noise is
driving you crazy (but do this in a nice way and greet him with a warm
smile...this way he might fix it faster).

6. 1950's 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.

1990's 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 last one home does the cooking and the
cleanup.

7. 1950's 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.

1990's Make him comfortable: Remind him where he can find a warm fuzzy
blanket if he's cold. This will really show you care.

8.1950's 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.

1990's Listen to him: But don't ever let him get the last word.

9. 1950's 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.

1990's Make the evening his: a chance to get the washer and garbage
disposal fixed.

10. 1950's The Goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order
where your husband can relax.

1990's The Goal: To try to keep things amicable without reminding him that
you make more money than he does!
Old 05-22-2002, 10:56 AM
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Send me back!!!!!
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still true today !
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Ahem!! My wife is a "50s" wife. She looks like a playmate but only has eyes for me. She knows she's lucky to have a guy like me ( good looking great personality, humble, etc.) Oh,crap< here she comes,- gotta go !!!! NEVERMIND!!!!!!!
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THE RESPONSE The following is from a 1950's Home Economics textbook intended for High School girls, teaching how to prepare for married lifeand the updated 90's version.

1. 1950's 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.
1990's 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 crummy and gives him an opportunity to change your mood.

2. 1950's 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.
1990's 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 belches at the table. (Don't forget to use his credit card!)

3. 1950's 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. 1990's Clear away the clutter: Call the housekeeper and let her know you'll need her for an extra day this week. Tell her that any miscellaneous items left on the floor by the children can be placed in the Goodwill box in the garage.

4.1950's 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.
1990's Prepare the children: Drop them off at grandma's!

5. 1950's 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.
1990's Minimize the noise: When he arrives at home remind him that the washer and garbage disposal are still not working properly and the noise is driving you crazy (but do this in a nice way and greet him with a warm smile...this way he might fix it faster).

6. 1950's 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.
1990's 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 last one home does the cooking and the cleanup.

7. 1950's 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.
1990's Make him comfortable: Remind him where he can find a warm fuzzy blanket if he's cold. This will really show you care.

8.1950's 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.
1990's Listen to him: But don't ever let him get the last word.

9. 1950's 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.
1990's Make the evening his: a chance to get the washer and garbage disposal fixed.

10. 1950's The Goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can relax.
1990's The Goal: To try to keep things amicable without reminding him that you make more money than he does!

Realizing this is an old postit probably never got much response because it was so hard to read.  It's amazing what some hits of the enter key will do! 
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thats the bigest 'bump' i've ever seen.

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