1943 Guide for Hiring Women

[GaryC 7]

I don't see what's hilarious.....This is mostly very good advice.

Stir that pot Kaydee!!

[panamania79 2]

I don't see what's hilarious.....This is mostly very good advice.

Stir that pot Kaydee!!

[Jack and Barbara 0]

This is almost as good a list as "The Good Wife's Guide" circa 1955. It was published in the Housekeeping Monthly

1. Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have be thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they get home and the prospect of a good meal is part of the warm welcome needed.

2. Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll 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.

3. 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.

4. Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives. Run a dustcloth over the tables.

5. During the cooler 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 to his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.

6. Minimize all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet.

Be happy to see him.

7. Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him.

8. 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.

9. Don't greet him with complaints and problems.

Don't complain if he's late for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through at work.

10. Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or lie him down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.

11. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.

12. Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgment or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him.

13. A good wife always knows her place.

Edited April 3, 2008 by Jack and Barbara

[Cécy 44]

This is almost as good a list as "The Good Wife's Guide" circa 1955. It was published in the Housekeeping Monthly

Exactly what I was thinking of. I remember seeing that one in US history. Good lord, am I happy that I was born in the 80's or what!

I always want to scream at that one: 8. 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.

Not happening in my house. I talk too much for it

[SnowyTater 0]

The original list is actually mostly sweet and made me smile Most of it's true, I don't care, it'd be nice if some of this advice was still given

Jack and Barbara's just pisses me off though I just for myself SHOULD remember to shut up if hubby gets home after me though, god, I never ever do shut up. Poor guy.

[Jack and Barbara 0]

My personal favorite is the last one -13. A good wife always knows her place.

You can't make this stuff up...

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Actually, you can - the Good Wife's guide is most likely a fake. See Snopes.

However the OP's list is genuine.

[panamania79 2]

My personal favorite is the last one -13. A good wife always knows her place.

You can't make this stuff up...

Mine too.Number 3 still has me laughing......"Be a little gay."

[almaty 19]

a noble burro has gotten many a farm girl through a rough winter with her husband is gone

darn straight bro. no telling where she'd be if that burro weren't around.

Daniel

lol daniel-san..see a list of farmer's wife and daughter's jokes..

the noble burro stops that bad behavior

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Humphrey Bogart would be proud.