One for the ladies (this is how it should be done)

[Jamagei]

This is an actual extract from a Home Economics textbook printed in the early 60's

The Good Wife Guide. Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return from work. 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 prospect of a good meal (especially his favourite dish) is part of the warm welcome needed.

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 for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it. Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives. Gather up school books, toys, papers etc. and then run a dust cloth over the tables.

During the colder months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. 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, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Try to 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. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first, remember his topics of conversation are more important than yours. Make the evening his.

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 and his very real need to be at home and relax. Try to make sure your home is a place of peace, order and tranquillity where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit. Don't greet him with complaints and problems. Don't complain if he's late home for dinner, or even stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through that day.

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 the 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. Once he has had a chance to have his evening meal clear the dishes and wash up promptly. If your husband should offer to help decline his offer as he may feel obliged to repeat this offer and after a long working day, he does not need the extra work.

Encourage your husband to pursue his hobbies and interests and be supportive without seeming to encroach. If you have any little hobbies yourself try not to bore him speaking of these, as women's interests are often rather trivial compared to men's. At the end of the evening tidy the home ready for the morning and again think ahead to his breakfast needs. Your husband's breakfast is vital if he is to face the outside world in a positive fashion. Once you have both retired to the bedroom, prepare yourself for bed as promptly as possible. Whilst feminine hygiene is of the utmost importance your tired husband does not want to queue for the bathroom as he would have to do for his train. But remember to look your best when going to bed. Try to achieve a look that is welcoming without being obvious. If you need to apply face-cream or hair-rollers wait until he is asleep as this can be shocking to a man last thing at night.

When it comes to the possibility of intimate relations with your husband it is important to remember your marriage vows and in particular your commitment to obey him. If he feels that he needs to sleep immediately then so be it. In all things be lead by your husband's wishes; do not pressure him in any way to stimulate intimacy. Should your husband suggest congress, then accede humbly all the while being mindful that a man's satisfaction is more important than a woman's. When he reaches his moment of fulfilment a small moan from yourself is encouraging to him and quite sufficient to indicate any enjoyment that you may have had.

Should your husband suggest any of the more unusual practices be obedient and compliant but register any reluctance by remaining silent. It is likely that your husband will then fall promptly asleep so adjust your clothing, freshen up and apply your night time face and hair care products. You may then set the alarm so that you can arise shortly before him in the morning. This will enable you to have his morning cup of tea ready when he awakes.

[Jeff_1]

all women should know this....

[alex_read]

I've been sent this before, the best piece of writing out of the 20th century - women, take not ...

[barrk]

:>Tips on Getting More Efficiency Out of Women Employees
:>
:>The following is an excerpt from the July 1943 issue of
:>"Transportation".
:>
:>This was serious and written for male supervisors of women in the
:>work force during World War II-a mere 54 years ago! For those of
:>you with efficiency issues, pay attention to #8.
:>
:>Eleven Tips on Getting More Efficiency Out of Women Employees:
:>
:>There's no longer any question whether transit companies should
:>hire women for jobs formerly held by men. The draft and manpower
:>shortage has settled that point. The important things now are to
:>select the most efficient women available and how to use them to
:>the best advantage.
:>
:>Here are eleven helpful tips on the subject from Western
:>Properties:
:>
:>1. Pick young married women. They usually have more of a sense
:>of responsibility than their unmarried sisters, they're less
:>likely to be flirtatious, they need the work or they wouldn't be
:>doing it, they still have the pep and interest to work hard and
:>to deal with the public efficiently.
:>
:>2. When you have to use older women, try to get ones who have
:>worked outside the home at some time in their lives. Older women
:>who have never contacted the public have a hard time adapting
:>themselves and are inclined to be cantankerous and fussy. It's
:>always well to impress upon older women the importance of
:>friendliness and courtesy.
:>
:>3. General experience indicates that "husky" girls - those who
:>are just a little on the heavy side - are more even tempered and
:>efficient than their underweight sisters.
:>
:>4. Retain a physician to give each woman you hire a special
:>physical examination - one covering female conditions. This step
:>not only protects the property against the possibilities of
:>lawsuit, but reveals whether the employee-to-be has any female
:>weaknesses which would make her mentally or physically unfit for
:>the job.
:>
:>5. Stress at the outset the importance of time - the fact that a
:>minute or two lost here and there makes serious inroads on
:>schedules. Until this point is gotten across, service is likely
:>to be slowed up.
:>
:>6. Give the female employee a definite day-long schedule of
:>duties so that they'll keep busy without bothering the management
:>for instructions every few minutes. Numerous properties say that
:>women make excellent workers when they have their jobs cut out
:>for them, but that they lack initiative in finding work
:>themselves.
:>
:>7. Whenever possible, let the inside employee change from one
:>job to another at some time during the day. Women are inclined
:>to be less nervous and happier with change.
:>
:>8. Give every girl an adequate number of rest periods during the
:>day. You have to make some allowances for feminine psychology.
:>A girl has more confidence and is more efficient if she can keep
:>her hair tidied, apply fresh lipstick and wash her hands several
:>times a day.
:>
:>9. Be tactful when issuing instructions or in making criticisms.
:>Women are often sensitive; they can't shrug off harsh words the
:>way men do. Never ridicule a woman - it breaks her spirit and
:>cuts off her efficiency.
:>
:>10. Be reasonably considerate about using strong language around
:>women. Even though a girl's husband or father may swear
:>vociferously, she'll grow to dislike a place of business where
:>she hears too much of this.
:>
:>11. Get enough size variety in operator's uniforms so that each
:>girl can have a proper fit. This point can't be stressed too much
:>in keeping women happy.

[smh]

All I have to say is that it is a new century. It's the other way around now.

[alex_read]

Erm, I would have agreed with you there, I'm not quite up to the

if she can keep her hair tidied, apply fresh lipstick and wash her hands several times a day.

bit though. Why did these rules die out, I can't understand it :p they seem perfectly rational to me ...

[smh]

Well, being's as I make more money than my fiance, he should be doing that for me!

[parksie]

Hehe :)

So he should be washing your hands many times per day? ;)

[smh]

Are you trying to be smart with me?

He He

[parksie]

No...it comes naturally :p

Hehehehe :D

[Guv]

If I propsed some of the ideas posted here to my girlfriend, she would pass the next time a made a cue bid or a splinter bid.

For nonbridge players, the above is equivalent to locking the apartment door behind me the next time I retrieve the morning paper with no clothes on.