People were slobs back then. It culminated in the environmental campaign Keep America Beautiful in the 70s
I think the show only gets better up until the finale for multiple reasons, but standalone that stretch is definitely crazy elite tier Mad Men glory.
I know it's slightly before that but "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" is a powerhouse of an episode.
Legit just put on S1 E1 at work haha, im in a new office and can easily get away with having it on my second screen while working.
I love that he's having a good time talking to the busboy and the dickhead floor manager comes over and Don just puts him in his place.
I always took that more as that they don't see the value in being there to comfort and support their wife. It is woman's work to them.