Was it common during the 19th century for married couples to use formal speach with each other?

Question

*speech. I mistyped

Answer 1

In Kerry in Ireland, and this was in the seventies, a husband and wife who ran a bed and breakfast, spoke to each other in such formal tones. 'Good morning, Mr. Brown'. 'I am very well, Mrs. Brown, did you sleep well'. It was not for show, it was genuine. It seems that people in the countryside still do it............