Still doing things 'properly'

My husband is similar. He has high standards. Better than much of today’s sloppiness.

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He wants to give the best impression of himself as a competent and alert man who brooks no nonsense.Not a bad idea when dealing with anyone who comes into the home to do a paid job.

I’m with you Marg invite them in, offer a drink and let them get on, no hovering over them!

There is a certain poignancy to this. I think of my Dad in his suit on a Sunday, my mother always refered to people by their surname ( unless it was a friend), the little ritual of waiting on the doorstep before being invited in, not eating on the street which was deemed rude.

I don't think there is anything wrong with being in clean shorts a nice polo shirt and sandals on a very hot day. Getting on with an inside job he had lined up. Better to be busy and all about than the very highly tense person he is at the moment as said electician has yet to show up. He can still be alert to anything surely.

My mother always referred to a friend at work as Mrs. Smith and DH hates being called by his first name by people who don’t know him especially if it is accompanied by Hi! I have no strong feelings either way .

Marg75

I don't think there is anything wrong with being in clean shorts a nice polo shirt and sandals on a very hot day. Getting on with an inside job he had lined up. Better to be busy and all about than the very highly tense person he is at the moment as said electician has yet to show up. He can still be alert to anything surely.

He’s anxious is all, many older men become this way as it’s loss of testosterone that affects them.Also men don’t multitask as women do, so he’s waiting for this task to be out of the way before he gets on with his day.It’s just the way he is and lots of men will be.

This reminds me of a sweet memory-
Many moons ago one of DH's customers, a lovely older gent set himself up with a garden chair in the corner of the room whilst DH fitted his brand new kitchen.
Every day for a week, only taking himself off to make them both a cup of tea & there was always a piece cake & a kitkat.
At the end of the fit he was a little teary and said how much he'd enjoyed himself.

Awww, that’s nice but sad too.😢

My late Dad was a stickler for self presentation. Even in advanced old age and unwell he'd wear a tie with his pyjamas!
When he was working (as a GP) he'd often comment on elderly ladies who'd greet him wearing a hat even though they were ill in bed. Standards!!