Quote by Emily Post

To the old saying that man built the house but woman made of it a home might be added the modern supplement that woman accepted cooking as a chore but man has made of it a recreation.


To the old saying that man built the house but woman made of

Summary

This quote suggests that while women traditionally turned a house into a home, men have now transformed cooking from a mundane task into an enjoyable activity. It implies a shift in roles and attitudes towards domestic responsibilities, where men have embraced cooking as a form of recreation rather than considering it solely as a household chore. This highlights the evolving dynamics within modern households and challenges traditional gender stereotypes associated with household tasks.

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By Emily Post
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