Club Obi Wan

Sorry if this has been posted before.


Hat Manners:

Hats are removed for the National Anthem, the passing of the Flag and funeral processions

It is suggested that men and women both remove their hats during the national anthem... unless the woman is wearing a very proper hat.

It is usually considered proper for men to remove their hats in the presence of a woman.... it is charming mostly it is act of courtesy and respect.

It is also considered proper for a man to remove his hat while on an elevator if possible, especially if a lady is onboard.

Men normally remove their hats when entering a building or reaching their destinations.

Removed hats are held in hand in such a way that shows only the outside and the lining is never visible.

It is appropriate for women to wear hats inside a church and considered inappropriate for men.

If a woman wears a hat into a theatre she may leave it on unless it causes those behind to move their heads to see around it.

It is considered appropriate for a gentleman to tip his hat to a lady in passing... he may replace it after passing. If he meets a lady to speak with, he should either tip it or remove it, but them replace it if they start to talk or walk.

It is very poor manners and could be considered quite insulting for a man to tip his hat to another man.

The Fedora Lounge

Thanks fellas.

Regards,

I agree clm. Wearing a hat does require proper ettiquette. Unfortunately that ettiquette is lost on the majority of the populus.

The prob is that we are in a culture that dont wear hats, and those who do, do not do it properly.

Luisiana Jones wrote:The prob is that we are in a culture that dont wear hats, and those who do, do not do it properly.

I disagree with the first part of that statement. Baseball caps seem to be the hat of choice for a good portion of people, men and women alike; but I do agree with the second part LJ.

Although some of the hat ettiquette seems a little overboard, there is no excuse for plain old bad manners. I was always taught to take my hat off at the table, or when indoors. Obviously Walmart, malls and the like doesn't count. But if I enter someones home or office I always take my hat off, it just comes natural to me.

I am glad this etiquette only works for hats and not pants!

Arkansas Smith

Pants Manners:

Pants are removed for the National Anthem, the passing of the Flag and funeral processions

It is suggested that men and women both remove their pants during the national anthem... unless the woman is wearing a very proper pants.

It is usually considered proper for men to remove their pants in the presence of a woman.... it is charming mostly it is act of courtesy and respect.

It is also considered proper for a man to remove his pants while on an elevator if possible, especially if a lady is onboard.

Men normally remove their pants when entering a building or reaching their destinations.

Removed pants are held in hand in such a way that shows only the outside and the lining is never visible.

It is appropriate for women to wear pants inside a church and considered inappropriate for men.

If a woman wears pants into a theatre she may leave it on unless it causes those behind to move their heads to see around it.

It is considered appropriate for a gentleman to tip his pants to a lady in passing... he may replace it after passing. If he meets a lady to speak with, he should either tip it or remove it, but then replace it if they start to talk or walk.

It is very poor manners and could be considered quite insulting for a man to tip his pants to another man.

Arkansas Smith

Arkansas Smith wrote:

Pants Manners:

Pants are removed for the National Anthem, the passing of the Flag and funeral processions

It is suggested that men and women both remove their pants during the national anthem... unless the woman is wearing a very proper pants.

It is usually considered proper for men to remove their pants in the presence of a woman.... it is charming mostly it is act of courtesy and respect.

It is also considered proper for a man to remove his pants while on an elevator if possible, especially if a lady is onboard.

Men normally remove their pants when entering a building or reaching their destinations.

Removed pants are held in hand in such a way that shows only the outside and the lining is never visible.

It is appropriate for women to wear pants inside a church and considered inappropriate for men.

If a woman wears pants into a theatre she may leave it on unless it causes those behind to move their heads to see around it.

It is considered appropriate for a gentleman to tip his pants to a lady in passing... he may replace it after passing. If he meets a lady to speak with, he should either tip it or remove it, but then replace it if they start to talk or walk.

It is very poor manners and could be considered quite insulting for a man to tip his pants to another man.

Arkansas Smith

Thats funny! I do use some of the hat manners.

I have to agree with Luisiana Jones in that “we are in a culture that don’t wear hats . . .” well for the most part, it’s just not the style of the times. Though as ij1936 was saying cap/hat same thing? It seems in these days the two are synonymous but actually they’re different. But with both of you on the second part and I mind my manners.

Likewise ClintonHammond, “Some men deserve to have hats tipped to them...”

dakine

ij1936 wrote:I disagree with the first part of that statement. Baseball caps seem to be the hat of choice for a good portion of people, men and women alike; but I do agree with the second part LJ.

Sorry i didnt explain myself well, with hats i meant fedoras

So did Indiana Jones use proper hat etiquette?

I think these hat ettiquette has its roots in Victorian England when top hats were commonly worn though it must have evolved from earlier time. To be a gentleman you have follow certain rules of engagement and you tip your hat to show your respect or take them off when entering a house, etc. Of course these ideals are loss in today's world and its even considered patronising by feminists if a man need to stand up or get out of their way just to tip their hat when a woman enter the room or simply passing by.

I agree with the rules of hat ettiquete(sp?) entirely. Hats are generally for outdoor use, and are an accessory. My rule is generally to take off the hat when you would normally take off a jacket/over coat. And of course tip it in the right situations (though I tend to forget that) But I always take it off in the restraunt, or in someones home or office, in respect for the people around me. Its not like much could happen to my hat anyway if I set it down or something, so there's not much risk in taking it off. Also, hats are mainly outdoor items, so I have no problem with holding it when I'm indoors, but tend to feel kinda weird wearing it (unless I simply forgot)

High Regards, Daryl

So did Indiana Jones use proper hat etiquette?

I doubt it. Did you ever see him tip his hat to Marion? He does have some etiquette, like he stood up when Willy arrived at Lao Che's table in ToD, and he did remove his hat when he met Dr. Schneider. I guess the rule of thumb for Indy is don't remove your hat if you're wearing your gear. :junior: -IJ

Indy tipped his hat the the stone-carved snake in TOD, outta respect.

No, actually he didn't... Marcus did though...

My mistake, but as Pagey so kindly pointed out, he did remove his hat for Donovan, so it's a moot point. :junior: -IJ