Good manners, Downton Abbey, and Emily Post

Craving order in a disordered world

“That looks so… pleasant,” my husband says as he watches Lord Grantham and his guests enjoy an after-dinner drink in their sumptuously appointed library. It does look pleasant, absolutely delightful in fact. We are enjoying a rewatch of Downton Abbey currently (well, a first-time watch for Chris, and a 10th time or so rewatch for me…), and I’m being str…