THE VALUE OF TACT.
i* Economy in worn/in is generally | pleasing to the liusSahd. Hence it is [well to mention incyclentally the price j »f various household supplies as evi- | tience of knowledge of expenses. This I should not" be/ doie too frequently, as hit may awaken/a spirit of inquiry 1 fwhich may prdve annoying if carried ; jtoo far. It is never wise to inquire, on ■ ]the other Band, into the personal expenses :6f'the husband who is being I imanaged. f: if Creature comforts having been well 'Considered and supplied, the discreet li: -manager will begin to mould the § topiiions and direct the'desires in the '■ ipdshed for directions.' •j f Contradiction is sheer folly. 'Never tppniradict,' is a motto emblazoned on hjthe creed of every successful woman 'Ijnanager. The next step is to never I ,;|ead the husband to contradict.: This |is' a nice point. Definite statements iare tq, he avoided. It is-doubly difficult to effect a change if any decided i^stand has been taken. In this field "itact and intuition are invaluable. Always lead the husband to believe that ■rfche initiative, the suggestion, comes ffrom him. ' If this can be effected the Mamily will tread a. path of .roses.' If jfthis. condition is continiially kept in '*jnind it can, beyond question, be finplly accomplished.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 101, 30 April 1898, Page 3 (Supplement)
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