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100 1 _aHerrick, Christine Terhune,
_d1859-1944
245 1 4 _aThe Expert Maid-Servant
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-06-26
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Expert Maid-Servant" by Christine Terhune Herrick is a guidebook on domestic service written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the intricate dynamics of hiring and working with maid-servants, detailing everything from engaging a maid to the specifics of daily duties and expectations within a household. The author conveys insights that aim to improve both the employer's and employee's experiences in domestic service, stressing the importance of clear communication and mutual respect. At the start of the book, the author discusses the process of hiring a maid, emphasizing the necessity of establishing clear expectations from both the maid and the mistress. The opening portion outlines various approaches to engaging a maid, including using reputable agencies and the importance of checking references. Herrick highlights the significance of understanding each party's roles and responsibilities to ensure a harmonious working relationship. Furthermore, she illustrates how a thorough onboarding process can help alleviate the initial awkwardness both for the mistress and the new maid, paving the way for a more efficient and satisfying domestic environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHousehold employees
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43042
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