I know it's supposed to be improper, but it was never explained to me why. In a way it just seems really old-fashioned. What exactly is the purpose behind this rule? Why does it offend people, other than just the fact that it's an etiquitte rule? When is it OK for a man to have his hat on inside a building?
2006-12-09 13:18:46 · 14 answers · asked by tedschram 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Here's the real, actual answer:
You put on a hat when you go someplace.
If you're wearing a hat indoors, it suggests that you have someplace better to be!
P.S. A woman is exempt from this rule if her hat is considered to be decorative, and not functional.
2006-12-09 13:36:17 · answer #1 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It just depends on how you were raised. When I was growing up wore a hat indoors, but at my grandparents house I had to take my hat off when I was at the table eating. There have only been a few places that I have been to where I was asked to take my had off when I was inside, but that was several years ago. I don't really wear a hat that often now, but I do take it off during the Pledge of Allegiance and when someone is praying.
2006-12-09 13:28:47 · answer #2 · answered by jjodom1010 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some animals(dogs primarily) can become very spooked by a person in a hat. Nobody wants to be bit. Do you have any dogs. If you do-- put a hat on and see if your dog recognizes you right away. You can almost always fool a dog by wearing a hat, much like Clark Kent fooled us all by donning glasses.
2006-12-09 13:33:00 · answer #3 · answered by Gary P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was at a nice restaurant a couple of weeks ago and some idiot was wearing a dirty baseball cap throughout the entire meal. I wanted to rip it off his head and throw it into the fireplace. It's just tacky and disrespectful.
If you are out in public dining, you should be decent enough to dress a little better than tacky.
2006-12-09 16:54:50 · answer #4 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Its a show of respect when entering a private home or a church. Its shows regard for others for a man to remove his hat at a meeting or in the theater or elevator .
Its a show of respect to remove his hat when sitting with ladies.
Many old timers in my part of the country leave their hats on when in a public building.
Lack of manners reflect a poor upbringing and are indicative of the lack of civility plaguing our society.
2006-12-11 17:24:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
its just manners and really their supposed to be worn outside anyway. In Australia if you wear a hat inside the pub its a old saying that you have to shout the bar a round of drinks so if you ever visit here take it off!
2006-12-09 13:25:55 · answer #6 · answered by tori 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its roots may come from the new testament stating that 1Cr 11:4Every man praying or prophesying, having [his] head covered, dishonoureth his head.1Cr 11:7For a man indeed ought not to cover [his] head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God:
2006-12-09 14:49:42 · answer #7 · answered by steptoejosh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, the only place where is is not only acceptable, but EXPECTED that a man will keep is hat on inside, is in an Orthodox/Hassidic Jewish synagogue/schul.
2006-12-09 13:27:52 · answer #8 · answered by EnigmaGirl 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Blame it on doors. When men go thru doors, their hat get's knocked off.
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