Hey Everyone,
As singles, especially for those who are live alone, there is the luxury of not always washing the dishes as often as we might have to if we had families.
I was thinking about this today as I was tempted to reuse a bowl from last night (normally I like to have all the dishes washed, but I was tired yesterday,) but then remembered I'd used it for something with melted cheese. That's my general rule -- if something has been used on a "dry" food product (for instance, only has leftover crumbs,) I MIGHT use it, but if has something that was used for most anything else, like liquid or dairy, I'll just get another and wash both.
Now I know it's not that hard to wash a dish. But I think we've all had those moments where wanted to "cut corner."
Now on the other hand, I was staying with a friend's family and was horrified to find out that one family member could go for WEEKS reusing their coffee cup without washing it. While I was there, I did my best to make sure drinking utensils were washed on a regular basis!
How about YOU?
* How likely are YOU to reuse a "slightly used" eating accessory -- and what makes you finally break down and wash it?
* Have you or someone you know ever gotten sick from going too long without washing an dish, cup, or utensil?
Married friends are invited to answer too, as I wonder how many marrieds do this as well as singles.
I'm going to try to post a poll -- you can choose multiple answers and they'll be publicly visible, just for fun. Since the number of poll choices are limited, I can't cover every answer, so I'm hoping people will come back here and share their thoughts in the thread!!
After this...
I just might have a few dishes to do.
As singles, especially for those who are live alone, there is the luxury of not always washing the dishes as often as we might have to if we had families.
I was thinking about this today as I was tempted to reuse a bowl from last night (normally I like to have all the dishes washed, but I was tired yesterday,) but then remembered I'd used it for something with melted cheese. That's my general rule -- if something has been used on a "dry" food product (for instance, only has leftover crumbs,) I MIGHT use it, but if has something that was used for most anything else, like liquid or dairy, I'll just get another and wash both.
Now I know it's not that hard to wash a dish. But I think we've all had those moments where wanted to "cut corner."
Now on the other hand, I was staying with a friend's family and was horrified to find out that one family member could go for WEEKS reusing their coffee cup without washing it. While I was there, I did my best to make sure drinking utensils were washed on a regular basis!
How about YOU?
* How likely are YOU to reuse a "slightly used" eating accessory -- and what makes you finally break down and wash it?
* Have you or someone you know ever gotten sick from going too long without washing an dish, cup, or utensil?
Married friends are invited to answer too, as I wonder how many marrieds do this as well as singles.
I'm going to try to post a poll -- you can choose multiple answers and they'll be publicly visible, just for fun. Since the number of poll choices are limited, I can't cover every answer, so I'm hoping people will come back here and share their thoughts in the thread!!
After this...
I just might have a few dishes to do.
if I think about few years ago (quite many years ago actually) in a cottage, we ate from a same plates for a few days 
I am still alive, and we never got sick.. but I do not do that anymore.
