Now, freema, don’t you know a good housewife from the fifties wouldn’t talk like that. Here’s a few tips for THE GOOD WIFE, printed in the 50’s, FYI.
THE GOOD WIFE’S GUIDE
Housekeeping Monthly, 1955
Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready, on time for his return. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal is part of the warm welcome needed.
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.
Be a little gay (huh?) and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.
My favorite....
....Don’t complain if he’s late home for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through that day..... :-)
Smells like BS to me.