**Click
(PDF icon) to download PDF version. |
| The
book is organized into twelve easy to
read sections containing all the "need
to know" essentials: |
P
R E F A C E |
 |
Chapter
1: Culture Shock - how to
bridge the cultural divide in order
to ensure a harmonious household |
Chapter
2: Best Foot Forward
- what employers and employees should
expect from one another; setting the
benchmark for a successful work relationship; |
Chapter
3: The Daily Routine
- Establishing the routine of a new
house; household organization and self
organization-foe employers as well as
for employees; |
Chapter
4: Upstairs and Downstairs
- A step by step guide to cleaning and
other household duties; |
Chapter
5: Preparing and Serving Meals
- Organizing the kitchen; the pantry;
utensils; setting a table; table service; |
Chapter
6: Giving a Party - How to
handle or organize a dinner, cocktail
or pool party; |
Chapter
7: Living with Children
- The children's routine; child safety
and security; managing young children;
children's parties. |
Chapter
8: Household Pets - a separate
section for those who believe that the
pet is a part of the family; |
Chapter
9: Personal Care - Ensuring
your own well-being through adequate
rest, exercise and nutrition; combating
loneliness and other problems caused
by being away from family and friends; |
Chapter
10: Household Safety and First Aid
- ensuring the safety of the house through
careful management and attention as
well as a guide to some basic first
aid for common household emergencies; |
Chapter
11: Moving Day - Preparing
to move house; whether the move is to
the neighboring suburb or halfway across
the world; there are some basic steps
to follow to reduce the trauma; |
Chapter
12: Dealing with Emergencies
- basic information for the whole household
in relation to preparing for earthquakes
and typhoons. |
| Also
Included is a wealth of other information
including: |
- Sample
Domestic Assistance Agreement;
- Sample
Agency Agreement if using an agency
to obtain domestic help;
- Useful
Contact Addresses and Phone Numbers;
- Emergency
Telephone Numbers.
|