Do all Brits not rinse there dishes?

We are definitely a rinsing household- I honestly wouldn't be able to tolerate otherwise. Thankfully, DH has always rinsed so there was never any conflict about it. We also don't use a tub in the sink for dishes, just running water.

My fantasy kitchen includes a dishwasher, a garbage disposal and deep, large double sink.

We rinse.  I use Marigolds when I do dishes, too, to protect my hands.

I had to train DH to rinse, though, he is from a non-rinsing family.

My fantasy kitchen includes a dishwasher, a garbage disposal and deep, large double sink.

We rinse.  I use Marigolds when I do dishes, too, to protect my hands.

I had to train DH to rinse, though, he is from a non-rinsing family.

My fantasy kitchen includes a maid & a butler so I don't have to worry about dishes!

My dh doesn't rinse and absolutely won't budge on it. I don't care anymore - if it gets me out of having to wash the dishes I'll put up with a bit of dry soap!  

Ha ha - I think that is DW's attitude with me.

We have recently had a new kitchen fitted though with a high mixer tap and it's a 1.5 sink (the small sink at side of larger one ) so that makes rinsing easy. I only do it with the plates and dishes though if there's a lot of suds on. We do use a bowl.
It's about compromise I guess....when she first came over for a visit I was washing up and she just looked at me and then said "are you going to rinse those" and my look back was one of puzzlement! I did it that time to placate her but she doesn't like to wash up and she just leaves me to it now.
Although we take in turns, who ever cooks the meal then the other does the dishes.

Mind you - what annoys me.....the amount of leftovers in the fridge! A small container of this, another of something else....not enough for a meal for 2 and then after a week I'm having to throw it away because she complains that we don't have a big enough fridge!

My fantasy kitchen includes a maid & a butler so I don't have to worry about dishes!

Our fantasy kitchens are SO close - I've have the same, but with a cook too! 

We've always rinsed - and never used a washing bowl.  DH's mom has always used one, but he think it's pointless & strange so was very happy not to use one when we moved in together.  When his brother house-sat for us, he actually went to the trouble of finding an old plastic bowl in our cupboard to use as his washing-up bowl for a week!!  How strange...

Our fantasy kitchens are SO close - I've have the same, but with a cook too! 

I'll raise you a patissier! and  a choclatier!

Oh, yum, I'm coming to your house...errr, I mean, fantasy kitchen!   

Our fantasy kitchens are SO close - I've have the same, but with a cook too! 

Nice that we all have such similar taste. Mine would also be a nice shade of a conservation colour - maybe that pale, sagey green - so that I'd enjoy it when I'm getting a cup of coffee (I'd only use the butler for meals).

This topic has made me wet myself laughing. I am so glad I am not alone. I noticed this with my BF and totally thought..."why isn't he rinsing properly?" But now I know its not really his fault and I feel better for going behind his back and rinsing after him 

My husband is a non-rinser and it drives me nuts, so I have to step away and not criticize as I should be happy he wants to help at all.    If I ask him to rinse, he usually just dunks it back in the soapy water and puts it in the rack.  But, he also dries his dishes with a towel, while I'll happily let my rinsed dishes dry in the rack. The next place we live will DEFINITELY have a dishwasher!

Speaking of washing up liquid adverts, does anyone else remember the American ads where the housewife becomes a social outcast because when she uses the "other" brand, it doesn't rinse off well enough, and her dishes are left with spots on them. 

Speaking of washing up liquid adverts, does anyone else remember the American ads where the housewife becomes a social outcast because when she uses the "other" brand, it doesn't rinse off well enough, and her dishes are left with spots on them.  

No, but I remember the one where one of the guests goes fishing in her garbage bin to find a box from a ready-made cake she just served so she could shame the hostess with it.

Husband is more into rinsing than I am, and I am a pretty enthusiastic rinser myself. His family doesn't rinse though, and even though I am usually completely oblivious to others' housekeeping habits, I guess that one thing was unusual enough to catch my attention.

ETA: I see someone's already mentioned mixer taps. So, how about 'em pinto beans?

ETA: I see someone's already mentioned mixer taps. So, how about 'em pinto beans?

Um, I think you must mean refried beans. 

Nice that we all have such similar taste. Mine would also be a nice shade of a conservation colour - maybe that pale, sagey green -

Oh, Anne! You are going to LOVE my new kitchen!! Think Farrow & Ball 'Breakfast Room Green'!