I need some advice.

[LuckyCharms]

How do you approach your live-in servant about the fact that he is not laundering your pantaloons to your liking?

Also, should this confrontation take place before, during, or after the time when they draw your evening bath after a frustrating but ultimately rewarding day on the polo field?

What should I say? Something like "Radcliffe, I yet again feel the need to expound on my Pantaloon laundering preferences. Please, let's sit and discuss this like adults, and by all means, feel free to partake in a bit of this delicious crumpet".

I think that offering him a piece of my crumpet, and perhaps one of my fine cigars, might ease some of the tension inherent in a situation such as this.

[qazplm135]

1. Wait were you going to offer him a cigar

Without your finest brandy?

Phillistine.

[democratisphere]

2. Lose the HIGH MAINTENANCE!

[Doodley]

3. If your live-in servant provides every service, ask him in bed!

[jberryhill]

4. I find that depriving them of meals works better than offering them cigars or strumpets

Give him the strap. That he'll remember.

[Shrike47]

5. Your servant will not appreciate the crumpet offer, or sitting with you.

You must demonstrate and maintain your innate superiority, for goodness sake. He takes his status in the household from your status.

Send him off to one of your less-attractive estates for a few weeks.

[Kali]

6. what is the pantaloon problem?

[LuckyCharms]

7. Lack of sufficient starch in the buttocks area.

[Kali]

11. ah...I see

yes that could be quite an issue. and you say this is an ongoing problem you have addressed on prior occasion(s)? tsk tsk

[lunasun]

8. Sit down? Have a cigar? Never make friendly overtures with your servants . Have your secretary

enclose a stern letter with his next paycheck expressing displeasure with his work regarding the matter of concern and promising consequences if not rectified immediately.

[keithbvadu2]

9. Mention that you have ICE on speed dial.

Mention that you have ICE on speed dial.

[Marie Marie]

10. Good help is so hard to find.

I know because my man servant seems to think that emptying my cat's anal glands should not be part of his duties.

He is paid a dollar over minimum wage and gets Christmas off every year and I get attitude?