You don't have to think. Yes, true silverware requires a lot of work.I'm sorry. I misunderstood. I think real silver need a lot of cleaning.
And on the misunderstanding, it's ok. American English to British English is sometimes a pain.
You Brits seem to be more precise in your meanings than us Americans.
No worries, if you misunderstand me, just say something and I will rephrase.
@morning glory and I do it all the time.