It never ceases to amaze me when I go to a fairly nice or better restaurant to see guys wearing their hats at the table. I am not talking about some dude at lunch at McDonald's. I'm talking about a nice steak house or likewise having dinner with the family.
When I was growing up I was taught to take my hat off in the house but if I ever sat at the table with it on it would have been removed for me.
And if I tried to walk into my Grandmother's house, especially the kitchen, the hat was removed for me without me being asked to take it off.
Originally Posted by eDave:
I actually formally learned table ediquite as a Delta Chi at NWMSO. We had a lady come and teach us. It was encouraged and corrected at mealtime for those who lived in the house.
Originally Posted by eDave:
I don't think it applies to cowboy hats either.
It does actually but, there is a caveat to that. If you are out to eat and there is no appropriate place to put your Stetson then wearing it while you eat is acceptable. A good quality cowboy hat isn’t cheap, setting it on the floor is not recommended, so wearing it is tolerated if there is no other place to keep it. [Reply]
I don’t wear hats. I cannot imagine everyone not wanting to have a full view of my receding hair line so I really do it for the benefit of the public at large. You’re welcome. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Fish:
The problem with kids these days, is the lack of 50's chivalry. Harrumph!
This thread was a fantastic read this morning. We had a thread about handshakes a while back and I'm pretty sure Megatron had a mental list of his favorite ones and was equally passionate on that subject. [Reply]
