The Art of Manliness
A Butler's Guide to Managing Your Household
Mar 11, 2024
Charles MacPherson, a former chief butler and founder of a butler training school, shares invaluable household management tips drawn from his extensive experience. He dives into the evolution of domestic service, explaining its decline and resurgence. MacPherson emphasizes the importance of a 'butler's book' for home organization, offers surprising cleaning tips, and highlights often-overlooked tasks like dishwasher maintenance. He also discusses the benefits of a systematic cleaning approach and how to effectively manage household essentials for a well-run home.
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- The history of domestic service shows a decline post-WWII and a resurgence in the 1980s due to increased wealth and demand for butlers as household managers.
- Butler's book is essential for managing household schedules, maintenance, and inventories efficiently by centralizing critical information for quick reference and seamless organization.
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The Evolution of Domestic Service from the Past to Present
Domestic service, once prevalent in the Victorian era with a high demand for staff due to lacking modern conveniences, declined after World War II. The resurgence of domestic service in the 1980s was fueled by increased wealth leading to a demand for butlers. In 2024, butlers oversee household operations, financial matters, and staff management, akin to a chief operations officer. The role of a butler has evolved to be highly administrative and business-oriented.
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