3. Use a folded napkin in the hand under all dishes served which contain food.
4. Use a tray only when passing or removing more than one article, as cream and sugar, or salt and pepper.
5. In removing a course, first take all dishes containing food, then soiled plates and silver.
6. Special watchfulness should be given by the maid that each person’s needs are attended to.
7. Two pieces of silver placed on a platter containing food to be served are more convenient than one, for the person serving himself.
8. No sound of preparation should come from the pantry.
9. Hot dishes must come to the table hot and served on hot plates. Cold dishes must be cold and served on cold plates.
10. A maid should always wear a clean fresh dress and apron.
PREPAREDNESS MAKES DOING EASY
The great majority of the American housewives do their own work.