As 'Downton Abbey' returns, a refresher on British social/gender etiquette
With "Downton Abbey" about to start Season 3 on these shores this weekend, taking us once more into the rarefied world of British society and grand meals around elegantly appointed tables, your ever-thoughtful Midweek Madness featurette would like to offer this quick refresher on the rules of social etiquette, especially those pertaining to the gentler sex.
As you know, the women in "Downton Abbey" sometimes forget their place, which can have devastating consequences for them. Seeing this on the telly might inspire women on this side of The Pond to pursue a similar, dangerous course.
The instructional video you are about to see reminds us all of the proper ways of society, so that we may be fully prepared if we ever get a coveted dinner invitation from true British gentry:
Categories: Clef Notes, Drama Queens, Midweek Madness
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In true British upper crust society this scenario would never play out since the ladies would retire to the the drawing room, thus leaving the gentlemen to their cigars, their brandy, and 'serious' discussion.
Posted by: Lorraine | January 2, 2013 10:52 AM