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AIBU to ask my sister to stop asking about the housekeeper?

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Backtothey2k · Today 12:52

I have a lovely housekeeper who comes every other day (not weekends). Yes, I know this might seem like a lot to some, but I don’t like cleaning. It is the last thing I want to do when I finish work. I like everything to be done so I can just get on with making dinner and spending time with my family.
Yet, every time my sister calls (we live in different parts of the country), she seems more interested in what my housekeeper has done today rather than me and her nephews. I just do not understand why she is so invested in it.
Would I be rude to ask her to stop asking about what the housekeeper has done? I just want to catch up with my sister, not talk about chores.

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jeaux90 · Today 12:57

I would just ask her why she keeps asking.

CitizenZ · Today 12:57

She's probably confused as to why you are referring to your cleaner as a housekeeper.

Mumof1andacat · Today 13:01

Give her the telephone number of the housekeeper. She can speak to her directly then.

Isittimeformynapyet · Today 13:04

My heart goes out to you @Backtothey2k

I'm sure you've come to the right place for support and advice 🙏🏻

Backtothey2k · Today 13:15

CitizenZ · Today 12:57

She's probably confused as to why you are referring to your cleaner as a housekeeper.

Because she’s a housekeeper ? And doesn’t just clean .

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Princessfluffy · Today 13:17

Well perhaps she’s asking because she doesn’t understand the difference as I certainly don’t and it seems I’m not the only one!

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · Today 13:19

Backtothey2k · Today 13:15

Because she’s a housekeeper ? And doesn’t just clean .

What on earth does she find to do, every other day?
Do you live in a ten-bedroomed mansion?

walrushurricane · Today 13:20

I'm confused too. If everything is done why are you cooking dinner for everyone. What is there to do other than a bit of cleaning?

KateBushAgain · Today 13:22

She’s probably fascinated, as am I tbh.

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · Today 13:24

You have a servant!
I would be fascinated too.
Is it like Downton Abbey? Does she call you Ma’am?

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