We have a babysitter that whenever she is at our house babysitting she always washes the dishes, while I appreciate the gesture She does a terrible job on them they always end up greasy and still coverd in crap and I end up washing them all again, I never leave many dishes in the sink to begin with so should I just let her do them and continue to re wash or how can I politely tell her not to do them?
2007-01-31 05:44:31 · 12 answers · asked by alena c 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Tell her it's very nice of her to do the dish-washing, you appreciate the gesture, but it's really not necessary and you'd be obliged if she would leave it, as you like to do it yourself.
2007-01-31 05:49:32 · answer #1 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could just politely tell her not to worry about the dishes. Just say "Hey, sorry there's some dishes in the sink. But don't worry about them. I'll just do them later." Say it with a smile.
And if she keeps doing the dishes...then you will just have to keep re-washing them unfortunately. It's so nice that she does the dishes for you!! But I understand how frustrating it can be to go back and re-do everything. If you tell her to stop because she does a crappy job, though, she will be VERY hurt.
2007-01-31 05:51:04 · answer #2 · answered by surfchika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politely tell her that it makes you feel bad that she is doing something that is outside of her duties as a babysitter, but you really aren't able to pay her any extra for her cleaning. If the kids are old enough, tell them that you'd like to start getting them to do the dishes, and you want her to leave them. If not, and she still insists on doing the dishes even though you're not paying her, leave her VERY specific instructions on how to do them (how much soap to use, how many times to scrub, etc) and tell her you're very picky about how your dishes look, and it would probably be easier for her just not to do them at all.
2007-01-31 05:53:45 · answer #3 · answered by chocolateandnuts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she does a great job with your kids, and you like her as a babysitter, don't say anything, try not to leave any dishes in the sink, better yet, can you just load the dishwasher?
But it wouldn't be nice to tell her not to wash the dishes, she is obviously trying to help and please you.
2007-01-31 05:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by Lottalady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just let her wash the dishes. If you told her not to, she may take offense ... you never know how someone will take things. If she's a great sitter, and she takes offense ... you may lose a good sitter in the process. You'd have to wash the dishes, if she didn't do them anyway ... so, if I were you ... I'd leave well enough alone. :)
2007-01-31 05:54:06 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Carol♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, thank her for doing that but it isn't necessary and you don't expect that of her.
You would really appreciate her focusing on the kids, rather that cleaning.
However, if she really likes to clean - give her a quiet job she can do while the kids are sleeping that you are less concerned with - dusting, ironing. And throw in some extra money. You are lucky to have a babysitter who's willing to go the extra mile!
2007-01-31 05:52:17 · answer #6 · answered by what's up? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 06:32:38 · answer #7 · answered by wilma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her that washing dishes is something which you look forward to doing, as you find it therapeutic and do a lot of your valuable thinking in the process. While you are grateful to her for doing them, therefore, as a favour.....
(I have a friend who adores ironing in that way. When she comes to stay we are always delighted!)
2007-01-31 06:02:33 · answer #8 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell her that I appreciate it, but that it's actually relaxing for you to wash the dishes. When it's quiet, and the kids are in bed, you like the time to yourself, to tidy up and put "your world back together". Tell her it's therapeutic and without it, life feels more chaotic. Who can argue with therapy.
Good luck.
2007-01-31 05:54:00 · answer #9 · answered by Lesley V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would better show her how to wash them properly, this way you're having a real interaction and communication.
If she continues the same way, ask her not to do it and just focus on her real job, or fire her.
Is she latin? I might help you with some language tip as well
*Gabriel*
2007-01-31 06:03:28 · answer #10 · answered by El huevo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋