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Old 02-21-2014, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by buggyone View Post
From the 1895 Book of Social Rules no doubt?

Common courtesy on the men's hat removal at ANY dining establishment. Any man keeping his on in a dining establishment is a crude lout. 'Nuff said.
No, some are from the late 1950's and early 1960's. I can well remember when my Mom was refused entry to a restaurant on Long Island because she was wearing slacks. I have posted on a similar thread that I quickly learned to remove my hat indoors when in the Army, so I am one of those that removes his hat when inside. I just don't think that a man who keeps his hat on in a restaurant is a "crude lout". I long ago gave up the position of "general manager of the universe", and personally know some smart, kind, giving men who don't always remove their hats, and I prefer to judge them by those qualities.
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