Don^t neglect to bave inventory of china, glass, Silver, and bric-à-brac of each servant coming and going. Without this it is difficult to keep track of various articles. Don't forget the old proverb, which has generations of human experience in it : ^ Like mistress like maid ; like mas- ter like man." See that each person in your employ, especially when kept busy late in the evening, has a time in the day, say of an hour or two, when he or she may be alone and rest, or do what he or she wishes. In arrang^ng a changing off of work, for instance, the change about of parlor maid with waitress, when one takes some hours off, see that each one clearly imderstands her duties and privileges. This will save misunderstanding, and perhaps a complete upsetting of the domestic order. The best way to get polite and respectf ul service is to be respectf ul and polite and self-contained yourself • CHAPTER VI DON'TS FOR SERVANTS Don't decide the minute you enter a new situation that it doesn't snit you. Pay no attention to any gossip that may be told you. Wait and see for yourself. By so doing you will avoid unnecessary trouble for self as well as your employer. Don't teli au untruth about your wages. Teli what amount you have received a month when asked by an employer. False- hood will place you in a very bad position. It is sure to be found out. Don't be fooUsh in regard to wearing a cap. It is a great improvement to one's appearance, and is worn by ali first-class servants. Be sure to keep the hair tidy. Don't liBten while you are waiting at table — you will prob- ably get things twisted and be tempted to repeat them so. Don't be always standing on your dignity as to what is and is not "your place" — if you cannot get along go away, but while you are in a house be pleasant. Don't* hide breakage from your mistress, — it will get you into more trouble in the end than if you acknowledge the acci- dent at once. Don't think your mistress is unbearable because she may sometimes be a little short in her manner, — ladies of ten have worries and responsibilities of which servants have no idea. Don't spend your time comparing the ways of one mistress with those of another — each one has a right to her own rules in her own house. Don't spy on your masters and mistresses — the fact that their bread is in your mouth should be a reason for keeping it shut. 85 36 MR8. 8EELt*8 COOK BOOK Don't go through your work mechanicaUy — try io notice how people leave things themselves, and put them in that order. Don't ^^arrange" the papera on a desk or writing table unless expressly told to ; pick them up, dust them and where they have lain, and put them down in the same place. Don't he restless and want to move too often — the longer you stay in one place the more likely you are to get a good wedding present or legacy. Don't, when September comes, be influenced by city friends and give up a good home on account of your employer's remain- ing in the country until October or November. Girla often do this, and it is a great mistake. They are apt to remain idle two or three weeks, and then are often compelled again to go out of town and amongst strangers. Don't leave garbage in the pantry from one meal to another. Always keep the sink and pantry clean.

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Don't neglect to have inventory of china, glass, Silver, and bric-à-brac of each servant coming and going. Without this it is difficult to keep track of various articles. Don't forget the old proverb, which has generations of human experience in it : ^ Like mistress like maid ; like master like man." See that each person in your employ, especially when kept busy late in the evening, has a time in the day, say of an hour or two, when he or she may be alone and rest, or do what he or she wishes. In arranging a changing off of work, for instance, the change about of parlor maid with waitress, when one takes some hours off, see that each one clearly understands her duties and privileges. This will save misunderstanding, and perhaps a complete upsetting of the domestic order. The best way to get polite and respectf ul service is to be respectf ul and polite and self-contained yourself. DON'TS FOR SERVANTS Don't decide the minute you enter a new situation that it doesn't snit you. Pay no attention to any gossip that may be told you. Wait and see for yourself. By so doing you will avoid unnecessary trouble for self as well as your employer. Don't tell an untruth about your wages. Tell what amount you have received a month when asked by an employer. Falsehood will place you in a very bad position. It is sure to be found out. Don't be foolish in regard to wearing a cap. It is a great improvement to one's appearance, and is worn by all first-class servants. Be sure to keep the hair tidy. Don't listen while you are waiting at table — you will probably get things twisted and be tempted to repeat them so. Don't be always standing on your dignity as to what is and is not "your place" — if you cannot get along go away, but while you are in a house be pleasant. Don't hide breakage from your mistress, — it will get you into more trouble in the end than if you acknowledge the accident at once. Don't think your mistress is unbearable because she may sometimes be a little short in her manner, — ladies of ten have worries and responsibilities of which servants have no idea. Don't spend your time comparing the ways of one mistress with those of another — each one has a right to her own rules in her own house. Don't spy on your masters and mistresses — the fact that their bread is in your mouth should be a reason for keeping it shut. Don't go through your work mechanically — try to notice how people leave things themselves, and put them in that order. Don't "arrange" the papers on a desk or writing table unless expressly told to ; pick them up, dust them and where they have lain, and put them down in the same place. Don't be restless and want to move too often — the longer you stay in one place the more likely you are to get a good wedding present or legacy. Don't, when September comes, be influenced by city friends and give up a good home on account of your employer's remaining in the country until October or November. Girls often do this, and it is a great mistake. They are apt to remain idle two or three weeks, and then are often compelled again to go out of town and amongst strangers. Don't leave garbage in the pantry from one meal to another. Always keep the sink and pantry clean.

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