Twice since I have lived here, I have been asked why I wash up the way I do...typically British - plug in, squirt of Fairy Liquid, water to the top, then get stuck in. I know in the UK this is not abnormal - some people even line their sinks with bowls.
The reason I gave was that water is very expensive & a precious commodity in the UK (think water rates, drought, hose pipe bans & stand pipes).
I also pointed out that they wash up under running water as they come from Muslim countries & it is their custom to use running water for cleaning - they both seemed oblivious to this
I will admit I have slightly changed my procedure & now rinse everything in clean water prior to draining, but it did make me think.
What do other people do?
PS. I am now saving for a dishwasher - so I'm not thought to be a freak