A fifties nuclear family contemplates the electric age. Mother continues reading letter while Daughter finishes food. Scene of Mother emptying dishwasher while man (Alex, from letter) comes in to speak to Mother about the dishwasher and watches her loads another load of dirty dishes. Mother and male guest continue to talk about drying process of dishwashers and other electrical appliances while Mother cleans the table. Daughter comes in and talks to male guest. Male guest rushes out to a meeting, while Daughter pouts. Cut to scene of Daughter reading a magazine while male guest speaks to Father about electrical engineering. CU on male guest speaking animatedly about electrical engineering. CU on daughter speaking about music and records. Daughter starts to dance, until the music starts. Motions to her father about how Alex is a square and goes back to magazine while dad laughs and goes back to newspaper.