Thanks Cornellian...I wouldn't have it any other way. For me to treat employees disrespectfully or take advantage of your authority over them is plain and simple unethical. We are all created equal and equal to each other we are.

I forgot to mention that my staff are a mixture of nationalities...east, west, north and south. My housekeeper is Scottish...I've been introduced to some amazing food like homemade Scotch Broth and oatcakes! The head of house management is Vietnamese and she is one of the most efficient people I have ever met. I've learned so much from her...she's amazing.