davieG Posted 1 December 2005 Share Posted 1 December 2005 A Woman's Place The following is from a 1950's Home Economics textbook intended for High School girls, teaching how to prepare for married life. 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. Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with alot of work- weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift. 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. 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. 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. Some Dont's: 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. 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. 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 does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment; instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax. The goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milky Posted 1 December 2005 Share Posted 1 December 2005 it all went wrong when people developed a brain, decency, common sense and respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 1 December 2005 Share Posted 1 December 2005 Thank goodness things have changed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted 1 December 2005 Share Posted 1 December 2005 The rise and rise of Feminism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 1 December 2005 Share Posted 1 December 2005 Yeah. Thank God that's all behind us and we've got such a wonderful society to live in now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Honcho Posted 1 December 2005 Share Posted 1 December 2005 A Woman's Place The following is from a 1950's Home Economics textbook intended for High School girls, teaching how to prepare for married life. 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. Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with alot of work- weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift. 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. 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. 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. Some Dont's: 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. 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. 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 does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment; instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax. The goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can relax. It's all been downhill since we gave em the vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nationwider Posted 1 December 2005 Share Posted 1 December 2005 A Woman's Place The following is from a 1950's Home Economics textbook intended for High School girls, teaching how to prepare for married life. Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with alot of work- weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift. That certainly would make the day more interesting! Very open-minded for the 1950s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 2 December 2005 Share Posted 2 December 2005 Thank goodness things have changed! Not in my house.... that books the bible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collymore Posted 2 December 2005 Share Posted 2 December 2005 I was born 60 years to late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr The Singh Posted 2 December 2005 Share Posted 2 December 2005 A Woman's Place The following is from a 1950's Home Economics textbook intended for High School girls, teaching how to prepare for married life. 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. Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with alot of work- weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift. 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. 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. 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. Some Dont's: 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. 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. 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 does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment; instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax. The goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can relax. Good old days!!! This sounds like the norm in 'The Punjab'!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 2 December 2005 Share Posted 2 December 2005 Good old days!!! This sounds like the norm in 'The Punjab'!!! Sounds alright. What time does the plane leave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 2 December 2005 Share Posted 2 December 2005 Lois: I guarantee you a man made that commercial. Peter: Of course a man made it. It's a commercial Lois, not a delicious thanksgiving dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexikokopops Posted 2 December 2005 Share Posted 2 December 2005 Lois: I guarantee you a man made that commercial. Peter: Of course a man made it. It's a commercial Lois, not a delicious thanksgiving dinner. I <3 you now. Ew, gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisono Posted 2 December 2005 Share Posted 2 December 2005 that made me sick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobbo Posted 2 December 2005 Share Posted 2 December 2005 that made me sick! Was it nice sick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertway Posted 2 December 2005 Share Posted 2 December 2005 A Woman's Place The following is from a 1950's Home Economics textbook intended for High School girls, teaching how to prepare for married life. 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. Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with alot of work- weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift. 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. 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. 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. Some Dont's: 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. 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. 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 does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment; instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax. The goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can relax. Dishwashers in the 50's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisono Posted 2 December 2005 Share Posted 2 December 2005 Was it nice sick? Hmm no, how can it be "nice sick"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobbo Posted 2 December 2005 Share Posted 2 December 2005 Hmm no, how can it be "nice sick"? I dunno, ask some rugby players, they seem to drink it after producing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisono Posted 3 December 2005 Share Posted 3 December 2005 I dunno, ask some rugby players, they seem to drink it after producing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobbo Posted 3 December 2005 Share Posted 3 December 2005 Yep, that's what they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitesh Posted 3 December 2005 Share Posted 3 December 2005 Yep, that's what they do. And thats just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to drunken rugby players! Not a pleasant site sometimes but i guess they do have a good laugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.