Rinse and soak (please)!

It should be a no-brainer, but...

How to (hand) wash dishes (or) prep them for the automatic dishwasher.

RINSE!* food bits off.
SOAK! - especially those with egg yolk on them.

* I often preface the rinse with
WIPE!
Use a paper towel to wipe up the grease/remaining sauce in a pan/plate before even taking it to the sink for the rinse. Toss the paper towel into the kitchen trash. Saves on rinsing water and all that goopy food residue going down the drain. Then soak.

Performing all of the above beforehand makes for such an easier time 'doing' the dishes...