Not sure how much we inherit and how much we absorb by living in close contact with people.
Little things come to mind, Mum was a stickler for straight lines ,in situations like step stoning the steps and flagstones, she did not come out with a ruler exactly but could tell if the edges were not straight!
In the days before wrapped sliced bread ,I had to take a clean tea towel to wrap a loaf in.
Not much wrapping in those wartime and post war days of austerity.
All pies were covered in grease proof paper ,which was folded and crimped to stop flies getting to them.
No fridge just a pantry .
I was the same until a fridge arrived and I can’t abide flies.
Well who can!
Mum told many hilarious stories ,inevitable in a large family.
One sister in particular played many practical jokes .
My daughter can judge people in a few minutes, she either dislikes straight away or likes straight away.
Her Dad was the same, neither can/ could be false .
They were / are always correct.
I don’t know how they did / do it!
Whether by example ,although in many business matters my OH would not have spoken about those things to the children.
However, all three have the same high principles as he had.
In the genes, or in smaller examples that still rub off ?
I pleat things, like the edge of my pinny and run my nails along the hem.
Can see Mum doing the same.
Viktoria.
