Ukraine is a country where 100 women are trying to secure one of 86 men that are statistically available for them. This is why this modern etiquette guide for Ukrainian wives from KP.ua may sound like something from 1950s copy of “Good Housekeeping”, but for local ladies it’s apparently a necessity to keep a man.

Please don’t think it’s a joke. It’s a nearly verbatim translation of the contents of the article for Ukrainian readers.

10 rules of modern etiquette for Ukrainian wives

Each family a mini-society with its own traditions and rules, fashion expert Anastasia Ivanova believes. It’s important for every Ukrainian wife to abide by these rules to ensure the magic in a marriage doesn’t disappear.

1. A wife needs to wear a dress

Yes, that’s the expert recommendation to a married woman who wants her husband to maintain his interest in her. Pyjamas are for sleeping only, Anastasia points out, and gowns are needed to walk from the bathroom to the closet. What about sporting gear, its only for the gym, she insists.

But a lovely dress from a comfortable knit, this is how every lady can demonstrate her femininity at home. This allows a woman to look aesthetically pleasing and elegant, according to Ivanova, “It is important to remain tidy, feminine, and beautiful even within four walls!”

2. Start mornings from small pleasantries

In the morning, a wife sets the mood for the rest of the day.

“Get into a habit to dress beautifully for breakfast, do your hair, and smile brightly,” Ivanova advises.

The good mood of the woman proportionately influences her family, she believe, this is why a wife should do something that makes her feel good. Then the wife share her energy with her family to feel good for the rest of the day!

3. Keep the fire at home

It goes without saying that the relationship in a marriage needs to be worked on, ignite it with the feelings of love, affection, and care.

“Get interested in your partner’s feelings, his emotions, and support things that he likes,” Ivanova suggests.

“Try to like each other every moment, for that you have a mighty weapon of your feminine energy, looks, and attractive outfits! If you manage to build a harmonious relationship in your family, then you will acquire skills to behave in any society.”

Ukrainian women aiming to maintain a fire at home.

4. Show a worthy example for the kids

Kids behaviour is a reflection of the adults’ behaviour. Accordingly, a wife needs to behave the way she wants the child to behave in the future.

The mother needs to explain ethical norms and rules to the child on her own example, not through words.

A beautiful mother is a great example for inspiration and replication, especially for a daughter. The mother’s task is to give the child a taste of aesthetics, elegance, and grooming.

“Believe me, if you always look glamorous, for instance, in a dress and high heels, the daughter will take in this format better than thousand words about it,” Ivanova resumes.

5. Always be calm

There are always reasons to “let the steam out”, but a true lady will first think whether a sudden change of mood is worth it.

There is a great power behind words, this is why it’s important for a wife to utter words of gratitude to her loved ones, paying attention even to small things.

The real power of a woman is in learning to speak in a calm melodic voice. The etiquette of family life requires to make mutual decisions about problems at home.

“Trust me, the amount of small family problems will sharply decline is you always try to look attractive to your man, it will keep him in tonus. Even arguments who has to take out the trash will disappear because he won’t let you, so beautiful and feminine, to do such a routine work,” Anastasia muses.

6. Be punctual

We always warn colleagues and business partners if we are late for a meeting, and our loved ones deserve the same treatment.

“Warn your family if your plans changed suddenly. If something happened that you couldn’t warn them about, apologize and explain the reason,” Anastasia instructs Ukrainian wives.

“Besides, a true lady won’t take off her high heeled shoes and won’t run, she will move just as graciously even if she is late for more than half an hour.”

7. Traditions are of utmost value

A woman is the soul of the family, she fills home with warmth and sense. Even small family traditions bring an important note into home atmosphere, strengthen relationships, make partners closer.

Traditions can be very simple, like picnics together on weekends or going to movies. Even the greeting, “Good morning” or “Good night” is also a form of following the family etiquette.

Besides, the family traditions is one of the best ways to strengthen the marriage!

Family traditions are very important in understanding Ukrainian wives.

8. Hygiene

A true lady isn’t just always looking good, she also cares about tidiness and beauty all around her.

The closet is the place at home that is nearly sacral for every woman, so make sure it’s always clean and orderly, everything is in its place.

If there is too much stuff, then you need to think about a conscious approach to new purchases. It will also show your responsibility to saving the Earth!

9. Good posture

A good posture isn’t only showing good manners, but also it is important for the health.

“Even if no one can see you, watch yourself as if you are being watches by hundreds of eyes,” the good manners expert declares.

10. Beauty is in small things

Even a simple family meal could be turned into a luxury dinner, with an addition of beautiful details. A vase with fresh flowers, white linen, beautiful plates will make it a special affair and the food looks more delicious.

Even if you are eating alone, this doesn’t mean that a lady won’t set the table according to all the rules of good etiquette.

“For a queen the most important guest is herself, because etiquette starts from self-love,” Ivanova affirms.

Now you know why brides from Ukraine may be so fragile about relationships with men. After reading hundreds of similar instruction manuals telling them the same things, they feel the need to deliver on the image of the ideal wife, and it’s not an easy task!

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