[BigV]

I have it good at work. I was interrupted unloading the dishwasher at work by someone whose office is right next door, she came in and said "Oh, sorry, I thought you were Mike." I said, "Did you mistake the sound of the dishwasher being emptied as your cue that Mike was here?" She said "Yes." Mike is the president of the company. Needless to say, if he's doing it, the example is set that no one is too "important" to "stoop" to doing it. You understand what I mean. We're like a family here, and we all have to work together to make it work. I'm proud to be a part of this organization.

But I have worked in places where this was not the prevailing mindset. Your lower threshold for this funky clutter is a disadvantage for you, certainly. I disagree with glatt's suggestion that cleaning up after others is a mistake. I would add this small modification to your ritual. You could publish this on your sign, if you like.

Clean as much and as often as you feel you need to. But dry the dishes in the garbage can. This problem will disappear sooner or later.