The older son begins to talk and motion graphically about a fight, in turn disgusting the father, and then argues with his sister. When the meal is over, the narrator then points out the dishes being put away by the brother and sister while the mother and father talk. The short then ends with the narrator saying that a pleasant time can be shared with the family every time if all of these steps are taken and also the actions that should be avoided.
As the older son begins to verbally and physically express himself about a disagreement, upsetting his father, he then argues with his sister. After dinner, the narrator notes how the siblings clean up while their parents chat, concluding that harmony can be maintained within the family if everyone adheres to these guidelines and avoids certain behaviors.