Of late the three of them wouldn't even let him dry the dishes because he'd dropped too many of them on the floor. He'd done that on purpose, since it was useful to be considered inept when it came to chore division
The protagonist's aversion to chores is highlighted by the fact that his companions no longer trust him with drying the dishes due to his clumsiness. This clumsiness, however, is not entirely accidental; he purposefully drops dishes to maintain his inept image. This strategy allows him to navigate the division of household tasks more favorably.
This behavior speaks to the complexities of interpersonal dynamics and the lengths to which individuals will go to avoid responsibility. By feigning incompetence, he manipulates the chore allocation to his advantage, drawing attention to the theme of how individuals can wield perceived weaknesses as strengths in social situations.
