Kitchen Appliance Aids in Etiquette

Etiquette experts say it’s rude to wash dishes while guests are still present. Let the machine do the work for you.

Electric Dishwasher Aid to Etiquette

Etiquette experts say it’s rude to wash dishes while guests are still present. Clear the table, scrape and stack the dishes if you must, but don't wash them until guests have left, even if the sight of dirty pots and pans, dishes and glassware piled in the kitchen is almost unbearable.

Party manners can be remodeled, along with the kitchen, if an automatic electric dishwasher is installed. It will be the hostess’ answer to the dinner guest dilemma. She can put the pots and pans in the dishwasher before sitting down at the table. They'll be done automatically during dinner, ready to be put away so dinner dishes can go right from the table into the dishwasher.– National City– Star News, 1960

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