why are men required to remove their hats when they come indoors?

Answer 1

I believe this started with knights in armor - if you were not a threat to someone, you raised your visor to show them your face. Entering their home and removing your helmet was further proof of your non-violent intent. A sign of respect and peace.

Answer 2

Many years ago hats were always worn by men and woman. A man's hat was easily removed. Going indoors removed him from the elements that the hat was protecting him from. Also, a man learned young, that removing his hat was a sign of respect. Too bad most of our society has lost that respect...

Answer 3

During the 16th and 17th centuries, men's hats and plumes became so big that fights would break out because of percieved insults resulting from one's hat or plume hitting someone else.
So many places forbade the wearing of hats indoors except for royalty.
That's one thought anyway...

Answer 4

It's from Church. The men had to remove them when praying as a sign of subordination to Christ and out of respect. Women, it might be noted, were meant to veil their heads out of respect for man; or so the Bible says. Note that few do it.- Society's a matriarchy and the Church hasn't taken a step away from that yet.

Answer 5

Women were required to cover their hair as it was "the shroud of Satan" (may be crown of Satan). During the middle ages, men raised their visors as a sign of courtesy so people could see who they were.

Answer 6

i guess if the place you called `indoor` has no roof, he is not required to remove his hat

Answer 7

Its proper courtesy and men have been doing it for years.

Answer 8

courtesy