Wearing hats indoors

[joespapa]

Well my generation did a lousy job of raising the next (those in their 30's). And the one after mine did worse still. They weren't TAUGHT plain and simple.....blame the parents!

 

[labworm]

Two things I am not removing when eating in a upscale restaurant.

My Stormy Kromer or my LL Bean Flannel Pajamas.

 

[Coldshooter]

What is the origin of removing one's hat indoors?

Why did it not apply to women?

Uncovering the head for women was once considered a sign of pridefulness and disrespect. Uncovering the head for men goes back to removing the helmet which shows you respect the hosts hospitality to keep you safe under their roof. When I was five my Grandmother told me that only the poorest quality of people would wear their hat while dining, I guess that still comes to mind.

 

[Hillbilly77]

And all this while wearing one of

And those little summer dresses [emoji11]

Pictures available upon request.

 

[slodraw]

I was taught to take my hat off indoors about the time I learned to walk. When I got into the Army I was glad it was already a habit. Saved me from a lot of push ups.
Drop and give me 20
The ones that don't take their hats off for the Pledge of allegiance are the same ones that would evade the draft if we still had one

 

[gregintenn]

Uncovering the head for women was once considered a sign of pridefulness and disrespect. Uncovering the head for men goes back to removing the helmet which shows you respect the hosts hospitality to keep you safe under their roof. When I was five my Grandmother told me that only the poorest quality of people would wear their hat while dining, I guess that still comes to mind.

Thank you.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

In my Army days you remained covered indoors when you were under arms.

 

[kozmic]

Pictures available upon request.

OK Sunshine. Post a few of them there pictures.

Remember, we're not judgmental!

 

[shouldazagged]

The ones that don't take their hats off for the Pledge of allegiance are the same ones that would evade the draft if we still had one

I think most of them are just idiots with no manners. Guys who've never learned what real respect is, and who and what deserves it.

I've seen some actually put their hands over their hearts and leave their hats on for the Pledge or the Anthem.

 

[JSR III]

For some of us with disappearing hair, the ballcap has become somewhat of a crutch. It does come off during the national anthem or pledge of allegiance, weddings and funerals.

Unfortunately, I look 20 years older without the hat and am fighting the fact that I am now grandpa with every bit of my being. I love my grandkids with all my heart but not so fond of being older.

 

[snubbyfan]

I don't wear a hat very often. When I do I take it off when I'm indoors anywhere, even when I'm just sittin' in my truck.
My Dad taught me to take my hat off indoors.

 

[loknload]

I am one that firmly believes the hat comes off indoors especially in a nice restaurant!
One thing I learned this summer though due to my cancer, my hair came out due to chemo and my head got cold. I wasn't use to this since my head was never this hairless since I was born. So I would have to say that maybe some people need to be excused!

 

[30-30remchester]

Much of my raising came from the south where manners are mandatory. Most places in the south when a man crossed a threshold his hat had better be in his hand. Of course this was a different time.

 

[boatme99]

Answered before reading replies.

I agree completely.
I don't care what anybody says about changing times, a man (he ceases to be a gentleman if wearing a hat indoors) does not wear a hat indoors, much less at a table!

There may be a very few exceptions, like walking through an elevator lobby, removing hat before arriving at office.

Standing in line at the post office, or other like place, remove it.

And never at a table! I don't care how much you paid for it.

 

[vytoland]

my restaurant observations = at several dining tables...hats, cell phones, tablets are on...heads are bowed and fingers fly across the electronic screens....

its a different world and not for the better....

 

[Bat Guano]

My favorite is the tv ad that show the patient (clueless male in his 20s) in a hospital bed, signing something on a clipboard; baseball hat on firmly.

He doesn't appear to be heading out the door anytime soon...

 

[Zeman]

I don't wear a hat often, but when I do, I always take it off: when eating any meal or entering a restaurant, and when the National Anthem is played.

 

[vigil617]

I was at dinner the other night. I had my hat on.
I was burping, farting and picking my nose at the table.
Sure, I may have spit on the floor a few times, but at least I did it underneath the table - it's not like anyone was gonna step in it.

Some guy across the room kept looking at me....
I wonder what the heck his problem was? I wish people would just mind their business.

Doesn't count when you're doing it at home, Hillbilly.

That dinner guest of yours, he was just trying to figure out how to make conversation under the circumstances.

 

[scdjr]

USMC Club rules, may stay covered as long as you are armed, if not armed, buy the bar.......

 

[sigp220.45]

USMC Club rules, may stay covered as long as you are armed, if not armed, buy the bar.......

Whew! I'm always armed so it looks like I'm leaving it on!