I'm asking again for more opinions...
Could you also please include your age and location..?
Thank You
2007-05-13 07:25:17 · 22 answers · asked by nola_cajun 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
24 and New York.
it's tacky and just plain bad manners. But it seems manners and good etticut have taken a backseat in todyas society anyway
2007-05-13 07:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by jen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's disrespectful for a man to wear a hat at the dinner table. Actually, it's disrespecful for a man to wear a hat indoors unless he's in an official position that requires it. I know it's a little old fashioned, but when a young man takes off his hat while indoors, it shows everyone he has manners. While I notice a lot of younger guys wear hats indoors, and it doesn't bother me, I find it rude if someone eats with a hat on, regardless of the setting. Besides manners, it's also a sanitary issue as well, how many people do you know that wash their hat regularly. It's another article of clothing, and picks up all kinds of nice head-gunk. Women on the other hand are allowed to wear hats indoors, and whilst eating, don't ask me why, but that's how it is. :oD
2007-05-13 07:40:28 · answer #2 · answered by tankerboyyy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am 49 and live in New Mexico. I definitely think its very bad manners for a man or anyone for that mattter, to eat at the table with their cap/hat on!
2007-05-13 09:37:40 · answer #3 · answered by Brown eyed girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The tradition goes back to when men always wore hats out of doors and women always had their heads covered. Neither is nearly as common in modern western culture as it used to be.
Personally, I always take off my hat when I go into a restaurant or someone else's house. I notice that few houses have hat racks by the door, though, and if I hung my hat at a restaurant I would prolly forget to get it on the way out!
At home I often take my hat off in relief when I get home (out of the sun) along with my sunglasses. When getting ready to leave, though, I often put my hat on early (so I know where it is) which means that I sometimes eat with a hat on.
When I used to need eyeglasses I almost never took my hat off. Either it shaded my eyes or kept my glasses dry.
It make sense to wear a hat when you eat outside...
2007-05-13 07:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Customs and Etiquette differ from country to country----ASSUMING that you asked this question as a resident of the United States, according to our etiquette books, it is TOTALLY improper to wear a cap or hat when you are sitting at the table to eat a meal. Actually it is improper etiquette to even wear a cap or hat IN A HOUSE.... (look it up, it's in there)...but THAT little piece of etiquette has long been forgotten.... HOWEVER, the cap or hat comes off when you sit at the table... .... IF, however, you wear a hat or cap or TURBAN as part of your EVERY DAY apparel, then those are acceptable at the table---NOT cowboy hats, baseball caps, or bonnets...
2007-05-13 07:34:39 · answer #5 · answered by LittleBarb 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not only bad manners but looks ridiculous.
Outdoor wear should not be worn at the table as it implies that the wearer is in a hurry, and this creates an anti-social mood.
36, British.
2007-05-13 11:27:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on if he were wearing it for style or religious purposes. If it's just for style, it's polite to remove it.
Older than 30 ;-)
Phoenix, Arizona
P.S. no guy was ever allowed to eat at my table without a shirt or wearing a cap, no matter what my age was or is.
2007-05-13 07:31:52 · answer #7 · answered by amyaz_98 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Very rude, 34, Guadalajara, Mexico
2007-05-13 07:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by henoninwoog 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Female, 30, American. It's disrespectful for a man to wear a hat in the house and especially at the table except to cover bandages or something (when would that happen?). Men are supposed to tip their hat to acknowlege passers by of or surpassing their station in life such as women, their elders and important people. They are supposed to remove their hat when speaking to someone who is older, important, whom they are asking something of and in the presence of women. And, of course, when they come into your home they are supposed to remove their hats. Removing an article of clothing is an ancient sign of respect. Such as men removing their hats and women removing their gloves when addressing and shaking the hand of someone who they consider to be respectable.
2007-05-13 07:35:41 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Its impolite. I'm 51 and now live in Los Angeles , However I grew up on a dairy farm in Maryland.
2007-05-13 07:31:52 · answer #10 · answered by jim h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋