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Miss Manners: My wife’s haste to clean up after dinner guests makes the whole party feel rushed
Miss Manners: My wife’s haste to clean up after dinner guests makes the whole party feel rushed
Miss Manners: My wife’s haste to clean up after dinner guests makes the whole party feel rushed

Published on: 05/01/2026

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Spouse: In my world, the dirty plates should be cleared, but the actual washing of the dishes waits until everyone is finished. Getty Images

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife is what I call a “party eraser.” For example, we hosted a birthday party for one of our grown children, and the minute the first person was done eating, my wife began doing the dishes.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/05/miss-manners-my-wifes-haste-to-clean-up-after-dinner-guests-makes-the-whole-party-feel-rushed.html

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