On March 6, 2016, the world said goodbye forever to the Crawley family and their staff on "Downtown Abbey." While their departure was sad, over the past six seasons viewers have learned many things from the show. Despite the in-depth look into British culture in the early 20th century, many people were able to gain many life lessons from the characters of "Downtown Abbey," the Dowager Countess.
1. Always be optimistic
2. Don't let the struggles of technology get the best of you
Keep fidgeting with the Apple TV. I promise it'll be worth it.
3. Do something better with your time instead of feeling sorry for yourself
4. Give yourself some leisure time![]()
Go ahead. Watch those five episodes on Netflix. You deserve it.
5. Dress for success
You don't know who's watching, and do you really need to be wearing leggings and a t-shirt all of the time?
6. Sometimes, it's just easier to say you're not picking sides
7. You need to know when to talk and when to just shut up.
8. Know when you're crossing the line
There's a difference in being funny and being crude.
9. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer
10. You can't always "get rid" of the people you don't like
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11. Give yourself credit when it's due
And lastly...
