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The excitement has been building for months and last Sunday the moment arrived.  Yes, the first episode of Downton Abbey season 5 was aired.  Aside from the captivating drama, the series serves up a entertaining course on how etiquette not only keep the cogs of civilization turning but also adapts with the times.

Political and social changes can be rough seas for the individual to navigate but somehow etiquette helps us to move through the turbulence and land with dignity on the new shore.  Watching Downtown Abbey allows us to witness the progression and adaptation of behaviour.  Imagine black tie considered as casual dinner attire but it was an advance from the rigidity of white tie at dinner.  Of course some things do not change and that is the essential thank you note.

The New Year often finds us trying to improve various aspects of our life.  The early weeks of the new year are also the perfect time to acknowledge gifts and hospitality by writing thank you notes. Lord Grantham receives “bread and butter” notes thanking him for the hospitality at Downton, and they are the staples of social interaction.  Responding to a gift or hospitality promptly acknowledges your gratitude and commitment to the wider social order.  Pack a few thank you cards in your suite case so that your note of thanks can be written and delivered with ease. They are easier to write if you keep in mind swiftness, sincerity and simplicity.

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Even if you aren’t caught up in the Downton craze, consider starting a habit that references the best part of traditions and forges ahead  on a path to meaningful communication.

“Habits are first cobwebs, then cables.” – Spanish proverb

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