As above, but wanted to add that I must be weird in that I*don't* use a bowl, just the sink itself. My in-laws don't use a bowl either - they have a sort of removable inlay in the sink.

We don't have a dishwasher. I've never used one in my life! I use a wash-up for washing most stuff, a scourer for the pans, and a tea towel to dry stuff :)