Even if some younger hat wearers have not grown up with the tradition, they may still remove their hat out of respect for their grandparents, for example. Before hats were a fashion statement, hats mostly had practical uses, such as protection from the sun and heat. Originally, many men who worked while wearing hats would remove them when they got home to prevent the dust or dirt from getting on the furniture.
Even today, men and women wear hats for physical work. Many industries can get pretty dirty, such as construction. Homeowners nowadays will still take their hats off before entering the house to avoid a mess. If you find yourself in a situation where you aim to show respect to others, then it's best to avoid coming off as rude and simply remove your hat—no matter how well it may tie your look together. To discover more amazing secrets about living your best life, click here to follow us on Instagram!
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Read more. Clothing Accessories. Men removed them when they went inside to prevent any dust that was collected on them from getting on furniture and the floor of a house.
Removing your hat has also been a centuries-long etiquette rule and the act of removing a hat is a sign of respect, according to etiquette experts. As explained by the Emily Post Institute , this may have originated in medieval times when a knight who refused or failed to identify himself and take off his helmet or lift his visor would face fatal consequences.
Knights also had to remove their helmets in church, and in the presence of women and royalty, because it would be a sign of vulnerability and trust.
Hat etiquette also has roots in Christianity, because of the tradition for men to remove their hats in a house of worship unless a hat or head covering is required by religion. One of the strictest hat rules that still exist in the Western world is the U. Flag Code that was created mid-world war 2 in , which advises all men to take off their hats while the National Anthem is being played, a rule that is mandatory for the military. Are you afraid that the ceiling might collapse?
Can you do whatever you please? However, I can also decide that you are an ill-mannered person. What does cooking, cleaning and staying at home have to do with removing a hat when indoors? You are comparing apples and chickens — in other words, two completely unrelated topics. Im not generally ill-mannered orl disrespectful to anyone.
I noticed people in Europe are way more strict about the hat ettiquite when I travel there. Its really simple. I find it to be a tradition developed for helmets over years ago.
There is no logical reason to go on doing it. I honestly rarely even wear hats. My feelings for hat etiquette probably stem all the way back when I was 10 years old with t-cell leukemia and people would ask me to take my hat off. It was the only thing holding all my hair from falling on people around me. I also believe it shows more self importance to be offended by someone wearing a hat inside. How dare you tell someone else how to dress? I understand not wearing distracting clothes in the office.
Or having to look nice and professional for a client. Hell no. Do I wear a hat for the functional purpose of being outdoors and protecting my head? Only when I wear a tobagin. When I wear a cap Its because it makes ME more comfortable. Hi again All. This is my second time posting on this topic. I first came here to find out why it was improper to wear a hat. Tell your husband, by the way, thanks for his service and yours too. People like you two keep us free in America.
I know a lot of people have gotten all uptight on this topic. I myself only want to know if the only reason it was tradition, then why? All traditions start from a specific reason. I wear a dress hat inside, even when i eat depending on the restaurant i am in I probably, however, would not wear a baseball hat which can be quite dirty.
A hat is actually part of my uniform at work and i work inside. It is not mandatory, i just enjoy wearing a hat and it is an accessory to me. My hat is like my watch. Part of my dress. In fact as my watch goes, even though i wear i use my cellphone for the time mostly. Its part of my dress. I would, however, take it off if i knew it offended people because that is not what I am about.
That has only happened to me once, a lady asked me to take it off, i was a guest Its like drinking alcohol, I will have an occasional drink unless I am among someone who has or had a problem with it. So please, if someone is a great historian, can you find out the answer to why, should a man take of a hat indoors. If the answer is a respected answer than the problem here is not disrespect, but teaching our kids from generation to generation. Which is why i feel the tradition has obviously been forgotten by the majority so it not that important to really practice.
People like you really need to be shipped to the insane asylum. I think its time we evolve ideas here folks. Please explain to me what is so special about removing your hat? Unless your hat is a large ridiculous top hat with bunny ears coming out of it.
To address the taking off your hat in presence of a lady… even in the s that was still stupid. If this is the case.. Your side bar really makes me laugh too, some foreigner thinks that wearing a hat reflects your intelligence negatively and then wearing it backwards decreases it even more and you agree. It may be time you and that foreigner questions your own intelligence.
Id say this is extremely accurate. There are some serious anti intellects in this world and guess what, having hat etiquette has nothing to do with it. A common opinion I happen upon in this conflict is that it is a sign of pretentiousness, douche-e-ness, low education, barbary etc.
I find this comedic. Especially when they decide to attack the act of wearing a cap backwards as well. If you feel that your guest is acting as though your indoors is too cold, perhaps you screwed up and should do something about it. Choice: offend people or endure numb fingers? I choose the former.
On appearing unintelligent: Really? You can determine the intelligence of an individual because they have an object on their head while inside a larger object? Perhaps proper people are simply very good at regurgetating information and obeying rules.
Perhaps disregarding an irrational rule that is meant to trick people into believing an individual is intelligent is actually a sign of a critical thinker. But, we cannot really make that assumption based on my personal experience.
Practicality: Nope. I do not expect rain inside, and I doubt others do either. We like our hats. I am two weeks away from Ph. Sidenotes: I actually am quite traditionally polite on fronts where it actually matters: I just really hate it when people use some arbitrary and meaningless rule to fuel their delusions of superiority. Rules like these are comforting and connvenient because allows a person to quickly size a person up.
If you outlaw hats, only outlaws will where hats. So, who cares. Eric and Michael, great points… I was starting to feel out numbered in here. You are right about it seeming pretentious. The fact that you are even discussing this is so-o-o-o-o-o stupid. Wear a hat….. Get a life people!! I am a historian.
Soldiers removed their helmets in days gone by to show they trusted the host. It is customary to take your hat off if the flag passes by or if you are in a church or synagogue to show respect. Men used to remove their hats to show respect for women.. I grew up with all brothers, had all sons, raised my grandsons when their father died.
None of them ever wore a hat in the house. If I respect them, they should respect me. One of the great problems with the world is the sense of entitlement some people feel. Question asked and answered so those who think politeness is silly might just think about another perspective.
Dustin is not incorrect, just well-bred. In your side bar, you mentioned that a person who wears a hat appears to have a lower IQ. However, you then go on to say:. But hey, I wear my hat backwards, so what do I know…? Dear Chris: Thank you for writing. Your post is discussing a story I once heard and was conveyed from a perspective of simply being an amusing joke. Thank you for writing this!!!
People who wear their hat inside, at ANY time, upset me very much. I believe that there is no reason for wearing a hat inside, no matter where you are! To Dustin, this post is not necessarily telling you how to dress but it is pointing out that there is etiquette involved when wearing at hat.
Let me say, congratulations on beating your cancer. I understand where you are coming from with the hat covering your lost hair. My son was 4 when he was diagnosed with Leukemia.
He did three years of chemotherapy and lost his hair 4 times. He wore hats daily and still does because he is a fair skinned red head! All that said, my son, now 11 years old, knows hat etiquette and removes his every time he enters a building. He removes his hat for the National Anthem, he removes it to say hello to every teacher he passes at school, etc. Society as become lackadaisical in regards to manners.
Manners are a lost art and it is disheartening to think that our children are growing up in an ill-mannered society! Manners and politeness can be taught to a dog but some do not have the capacity to learn. Most dogs will not crap in the front room if they are taught manners and politeness.
Most dogs do not wear a hat but the principal applies. You will believe what you are taught usually. Maybe it is time to think about the purpose of a baseball cap. Why was it invented? Grow up. Do not appear stupid to other people and wear your cap correctly unless your intelligent quotient is below normal.
Use your library to determine what is normal intelligence. I think it is a nice tradition, but it should be judged on a person to person basis. If someone has a disease such a lukemia or is under going chemotherapy, who are we to ask them to take their hat off? If you want to be a gentleman: do it. I also came here to find out why this is hat wearing indoors thing came to be. What may be a act of politeness to one person, may offend someone else. I am a caring person, but those of you I do not know, I will probably never see you again, or never remember you.
If you should remember me because of a silly baseball cap, worn inside a building, even backwards. That is up to you. What I have to say is— look the other way my friend! You may not know what is happening to that person right then. They may be busy with lifes real issues.
Life is too short to be upset about someone you do not know. Please concentrate on your own plate, and try to figure out how you shall eat those brussel sprouts without making a nasty face, just to appear polite.
It was distracting and pretty strange although otherwise she was dressed appropriately. Dear A. Carrington: Thank you for writing. Historically certain churches required women to have head covering, including a hat, scarf, or veil of sorts. The dress guidelines for funerals will differ depending on the culture of the funeral. Most western cultures black is appropriate, although Asian cultures it is white.
I appreciate your interest in being properly dressed for various occasions. Yes to your question, there is person my knowing who enjoys wearing his hats or caps at the dinner table, especially during winter months. It is uneasy telling the individual not to do this in his own house he owns.
But what you can you do about it? He does have a right to wear a hat in his own dwelling even if the practice irritates the consciousnesses of others. But if it is my home this would be a different story. What an difference when people display regard for the feelings of others even if their freedoms allow them otherwise.
I can see where people go with these subjects, and it is a ridiculous form of etiquette to go to such lengths to keep a piece of cloth on your head. It has nothing to do with fashion or with anything other than how you express yourself, just like any other clothing.
In conclusion, we live in a country, the greatest in the world sorry Germany! Hats are a huge debate in school and at work. Its just a hat. Nothing else. Why make such a fuss over a piece of cloth? I agree with carbie and with michael also on this point. I want this and I want that so to hell with you. Sadly showing respect for others and having self respect is also out of trend today. Apparently the old fashioned ASS woopin needs a come back too.
I have yet read a reason other than people being self centered why they should not remove there hat. Not 1 good reason. They claim the rules are old, out of date, and no one can pinpoint a reason why they should be used today. The individule with cancer God bless your sole more than likely was tought they are special and God knows they are but rules still apply even to someone who is ill. Here is the best reason I can come up with. What do you gain by removing your hat?
What do you get by tipping your hat? OK now. What do you get for not tipping your hat? So seriously get your heads out of your individual ass and show some respect and maybe you just might get some in return. And please parents give your child an ass woopin not to be confused with a beating if they need to be taught what respect is.
These are not some god given rights so I can do what I please with what I wear. Taking it off in school, pointless, church , pointless, anthem, pointless, flag, pointless. There is no real reason to take off my hat Ty will effect anything in any sort of way, the only reason that is given is that it is disrespectful in the eyes of some easily offended knob.
Hat natzis are getting old, find something else to care for, maybe starving children in Africa or something. What have they do for there freedom what have they done for there country.
Your just repeating the same old bs that ever one is told in school. Everyone from every country that has never been any place else think there home is great. And why not. But Americans are spoiled to no ends special the youth. James is right. Spare the tod spoil the America youth. Haha wow dan and James… Since when did this become about the youth??
If the kids are spoiled, guess whois fault it is?? Your generation of parenting. I have plenty of respect for all individuals. Plain and simple. Actually I get more disrespect from elders, not kids. Obviously there is a difference of opinion in here. You just have different beliefs and not everyone believes in the same things. So put down your old corn cob pipe and walking cane and get with the program.
Well Dustin. But 30 your still just a kid. To my year old aunt lots of people are kids the number is irrelevant As far as the youth of bad or disrespective behavior you cant blame every thing on your parents If your such an adult then take responsibility for your actions. Both my grandparents are centurions as well…. Not sure how your aunt applies to this discussion. In my girlfriends culture women are required to cover everything except their eyes, but she dresses like a regular American because she feels those traditions are dated.
Traditions arent always mean to be followed. There sure is a lot of judgmental people on here that seem to elevate themselves as some higher class of people due to the way they dress. Are all the mullahs and Iran a higher class than you because they wear a turbine?
Imagine having to take that thing Off everywhere you go… They probably find it disrespectful to remove their hats… Youre about as close minded as the Christians that think Jesus and the lord is the only salvation and anyone that is Muslim or Jewish is going to burn in hell…. I have a mental illness and my hat is like my safety blanket. Rules on hat wearing what the hell were we thinking. Be who you want, wear what you want, do what you want, as long as your courteous and respectful.
Dear Dale: Of course there are always special situations for most things in life. Welk Dustin good debate. I am not ever near as old as you think just started early when I was lots younger then you I been all over the world and lived all over it too. I will still take may hat off in door as well as my children do. I just went out for dinner and their were on two guys with hats on in the whole place.
On 20 to 30 dressed in sport garb and a ball hat the other 40 s with a tank top and a dirty camo cap. The restaurant was a up scale casual.
I am a follower of Christ and as such, I refer to the Bible quite often to see what the Lord thinks on certain issues. Here is what the Bible says about wearing hats: 1 Corinthians Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonors his head. Now before you get all upset, I continued to read and this is what else is said.
I have been one who has been a firm believer in not wearing hats at the table or in church because it was what I was taught. I did not ever ask why. Well, now I will remember what the Bible says and not be offended by someone wearing a hat in church.
However, I still will not allow a hat to be worn at my table. This way, they can go through the motions and more easily get by without having to directly think as much about the other people having thoughts. I would surmise most of you who deem the practice of doffing your hat indoors archaic are probably under I get it…….
If a person is going to judge you for wearing a ball cap, then taking the cap off just makes you vulnerable for the next thing they will judge you for, in short; look for those who will not judge you. Many a convention of earlier society fades away like bygone formalism to a bygone era. A thing I like about modern civilities are how we have opted for kindness and simplicity over gesture and protocol.
Women wear hats inside any style because they are instructed by the Bible to cover their heads for prayer, and to pray at all times. During basic training with the US Army the hat cover etiquette was practiced over weeks at a time. Determining the exact time to put on or take off your hat was the source of countless pushups!
I had been taught this etiquette before I entered the army. Even today I practice it without exception. You gave been a big help. But, I was always told that there was a season to waer the western cowboy hat.
However, I was never given a strait answer. What months is it proper to waer the straw hat, and when is it proper to change to the felt hat? When should they change from felt to straw, then straw back to felt?
Dear Lora: All rules are made to be broken… so to speak, depending on the location in which you live that over time has altered the tradition. This is what creates culture. The culture of TX is different than CA or other places throughout the world.
Time have changed how we all do things and a person must be flexible to the environment in which they live. My best guess, not ever having lived in TX is no one ever wears a felt hat, which is traditionally worn in winter and straw hats in summer. Thanks for the question. Dear Lora. I have always loved them but been cautious about wearing them in case others thought I was barmy English for crazy.
Whilst I was at your website I decided to read the letters from other people and enjoyed them. My Mum always used to say it was good to be different, if we were all the same think how boring life would be! So cheerio from across the pond. Because I said so.
One of the comments that I read explained that it was originally based on a show of trust in times of war. That makes sense, similar to shaking hands with the right rather than the left because most people would wield a weapon with the right, thus implying a level of unarmed safety when doing so.
What about it is offensive? Seriously, what harm could it possibly inflict upon a person? What if the hat had only just been purchased en route to your house? The people with whom I associate only wear clean clothes, including hats. It truly makes my blood boil when reading some of these comments and the ignorance from which they stem. As a teenager myself, it annoys me to think that people simple disregard etiquette today. Thanks for this article. I see it as a sign of respect.
Much less wear a dirty one inside! There is a place for everything. Pajamas for bed, suits for court, baseball caps for sports. I have seen that IQ drop that you joke about in regards to the baseball cap, at least how they outwardly portray themselves.
I still find it insulting, rude, and childish with adults I hate to see something so simple and charming as hat etiquette to go out of style.
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