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When you guys go over to someone else's house, do you wash your dishes and cups?

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Naomi K
Aug 04, 2014
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I think the easy answer to the above question is to say: "Oh, of course you should. That's just polite."

But I'm not sure. I think it's a question of social norms. I'm willing to do anything…as long as its the thing I'm expected to do. But, personally, my norm is that the host takes care of dishes and cleaning up. I've hosted tons of gatherings at my var…

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