[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by mmmalchow

Hello all. My husband and I are coming for a 2nd visit starting this weekend. I’m already starting to pack; I’m so excited. Are there any restaurants or other establishments that do not allow shorts or jeans?

While people may be seated who wear jeans or shorts or even caps, if you are going to one of the best restaurants in The Villages, why not dress up and show your respect for your date and for yourself and for the restaurant? When I have a date at a fancier restaurant, I wear dress slacks, a dress shirt, and a sport coat. In my experience, women appreciate a man who dresses well for an evening out and shows politeness and has good table manners. (If you are going to, say, Chili’s or TwoJay’s or something like that, wear whatever you like, and if you are going to listen to music or dance at a town square, dress for the weather.) If you are going to a symphony concert at The Sharon, dress up. If you are going to a rock concert, dress appropriately for a rock concert.

[Driller703]

Originally Posted by TheWarriors

Really? You can’t remove your cap after you enter the restaurant? Perhaps the problem is deeper than your skin?

I agree. You’re embarrassing yourself. TAKE YOUR HAT OFF!

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by village dreamer

wow , i have been playing pickleball for 8 years and most of my sneakers are blue or black soles boy am i in trouble now .

Yes, like on boats they prefer people not to scuff up the surface.

[Driller703]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Why is my wearing a hat where I wish any of your concern or your business?

Right! You also have the right to be rude or stink.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by village dreamer

wow , i have been playing pickleball for 8 years and most of my sneakers are blue or black soles boy am i in trouble now .

U R safe.

It's an old rule for old shoes.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by MandoMan

While people may be seated who wear jeans or shorts or even caps, if you are going to one of the best restaurants in The Villages, why not dress up and show your respect for your date and for yourself and for the restaurant? When I have a date at a fancier restaurant, I wear dress slacks, a dress shirt, and a sport coat. In my experience, women appreciate a man who dresses well for an evening out and shows politeness and has good table manners. (If you are going to, say, Chili’s or TwoJay’s or something like that, wear whatever you like, and if you are going to listen to music or dance at a town square, dress for the weather.) If you are going to a symphony concert at The Sharon, dress up. If you are going to a rock concert, dress appropriately for a rock concert.

Because some people are ashamed of their hair line. It’s like some people are ashamed of their receding gums etc and grow facial hair. Women get implants etc. I think we should accept their fears.

[Spikearoni]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

After living here about a year developed skin cancer that was successfully treated with mohs surgery and a year ago turned out another problem area was not cancer.

As a result I never leave my house without a cap. Not going to be out in the sun from car to restaurant without covering my head. As a result wear I go my cap goes.

Sorry if that disturbs anyone but not going to change this. Do not think your food will taste any different with me wearing a cap.

Why can’t you remove your cap once inside the restaurant?

[HORNET]

When I go out , especially dinner, I don’t want to look Ike a slob! Slacks or dress shorts, and a collared shirt!

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by HORNET

When I go out , especially dinner, I don’t want to look Ike a slob! Slacks or dress shorts, and a collared shirt!

Because you have good self esteem. Lol. And manners.

[Skip]

Originally Posted by mmmalchow

Hello all. My husband and I are coming for a 2nd visit starting this weekend. I’m already starting to pack; I’m so excited. Are there any restaurants or other establishments that do not allow shorts or jeans?

If area restaurants have a dress code, you can find them by typing in the words "dress code" in Section 4c of The Villages Gourmet Club's Search Page, then hit SEARCH. Looks like they have info on 13 area restaurants.

Hope this helps.

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[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by GizmoWhiskers

Pickelball courts require white sole sneakers. Have never seen shoe police but Villagers will lock you up.

Wrong require non-marking court shoes.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

It should be your concern, not ours.

Wearing a hat indoors, is just simple poor manners. If you choose to display ignorance of good manners, you're surely welcome to do that. If you're sitting at a restaurant and see folks pointing at you, there's your 1st guess as to why they're pointing.

I was always taught that "pointing at people" was "poor manners"...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

IMHO the world has changed. If you do not see it that way that is up to you.

Agreed... It used to be the norm for men to wear hats, and that wearing them inside was frowned upon...

JFK changed that, as he almost never wore a hat. The milliners took a bigh hit...

[mntlblok]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Agreed... It used to be the norm for men to wear hats, and that wearing them inside was frowned upon...

JFK changed that, as he almost never wore a hat. The milliners took a big hit...

Just happened across this Ken Jennings podcast on the subject. Hat Etiquette (Entry 571.1C1104) — Omnibus JFK was brought up.