About a week ago there was a lettler to the editor complaining about men wearing hats in restaurants. Now, today, there's another letter chiming in, thanking the previous letter writer. They both see it as a lack of etiquette.
What they fail to realize is that this is a retirement community full of older people. This is not the place where they grew up surrounded by younger folks. There may be many reasons why older men wear hats in restaurants.
I think the most important reason would be because of the cold air conditioning dumping cold air on bald heads (or thinning hair). I'm lucky to have a full head of hair but it's getting a little thin on top. If I happen to be seated under a cold air vent, I might wear my hat too.
Elderly people often develop "cold air sensitivity." Especially if they happen to be dehydrated, and many do get dehydraded.
Another reason could be forgetfulness. The last time I went out to eat I had my hat on for about 5 or 10 minutes before I realized it and took it off.
Let's face reality, we are not getting any younger!
Give us old men a break.
