Publisher's Synopsis
Hints to Domestic Servants is a book written in 1854 by a butler who worked for a noble family. The book is a guide for male and female servants who work in households connected with the nobility. It provides practical advice on how to conduct themselves in a professional manner, how to perform their duties efficiently, and how to maintain a good relationship with their employers. The book covers a wide range of topics, including housekeeping, cooking, laundry, serving meals, and managing a household. It also includes advice on how to dress and behave in the presence of their employers and their guests. The author emphasizes the importance of honesty, punctuality, and a good work ethic, and provides tips on how to deal with difficult situations and personalities. Overall, Hints to Domestic Servants is a valuable resource for anyone working in the domestic service industry, providing practical advice and insights into the expectations and demands of working in a noble household during the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.