Keeping dishes clean

Broken Window Effect

Broken Window Effect

Leaving one dirty dish in the sink might invite more to pile up.

Similar Situations

Broken Window Effect

Broken Window Effect

Keeping surfaces clear: Cluttered counters often become magnets for more clutter.
Law of Deminishing Returns

Law of Deminishing Returns

Cleaning: Allocating the right amount of time to clean without excessive effort for diminishing returns.
Dunbar's Number

Dunbar's Number

Support groups: Keeping support groups small can lead to a more intimate and trusting environment, promoting better outcomes for participants.
Maslow's Hammer

Maslow's Hammer

Cleaning: Using specialized cleaning products or tools for different surfaces, rather than a generic all-purpose cleaner.
Sorites Paradox

Sorites Paradox

Cooking: Combining ingredients and techniques to create harmonious dishes.
The Ship of Theseus

The Ship of Theseus

Cooking: Combining ingredients and techniques to create harmonious dishes.
Breadth-First Search

Breadth-First Search

Menu selection: Comparing all dishes within the same category before deciding on a meal.
Osborne Effect

Osborne Effect

Restaurant menu updates: Introducing new menu items without negatively impacting the sales of existing dishes.
Cynefin Framework

Cynefin Framework

Cooking a meal: Consider the complexity of recipes and techniques to choose dishes that align with one's skill and available time.
Peak-End Rule

Peak-End Rule

Restaurant dining: Choosing dishes with exceptional flavors or presentations and ending the meal with a delightful dessert to enhance the overall dining experience.