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.
The older son starts to verbally and physically describe a conflict, offending his father, and then engages in an argument with his sister. Following the meal, the narrator observes how the siblings clean up while their parents discuss, concluding that a pleasant family atmosphere can be created if everyone follows these steps and avoids undesirable actions.