Hat etiquette

**dnjrboy** · 05-13-2011, 07:59 PM

Gentlemen,

I have recently noticed a big resurgence in the popularity of hats (not baseball hats mind you). I have picked up a straw fedora while I was on holidays in Hawaii this spring and was wondering when and where I should or should not be wearing it. I've tried searching the internets for information, but wasn't able to find much that was of any use. I really only have one question.

When wearing a non-baseball style hat, do I remove my hat when going indoors?

I hope someone here can shed some light on this for me.

**jhenry** · 05-13-2011, 08:09 PM

I don't know. Rules of etiquette have changed so drastically during my lifetime that wearing hats indoors by males is commonplace--even in classrooms.

As for me, I always remove my hat indoors, regardless of the type--unless I'm in an indoor sports arena.

**Maxi** · 05-13-2011, 08:14 PM

Same here....indoors, no hats. No matter what!

I was brought up with the notion that it's rude to wear a had indoors.

**Stubear** · 05-13-2011, 08:20 PM

When I was in the airforce head dress always came off indoors. Other than that I can't think of any particular advice.

I will tip my hat brim to people I know when I see them but there's no need to doff your hat.

And that's about all I've got on hat etiquette.

**Birnando** · 05-13-2011, 08:20 PM

This pretty much sums it up for me:

I always try to follow those rules on the rare occasions I am sporting a hat

**Theseus** · 05-13-2011, 08:23 PM

If memory serves me, I believe the proper etiquette forhats indoors is to take them off in private residences and resteraunts. They can be worn in public indoor facilities such as banksl airport/train stations and hotel lobbies, but they must be taken off when entering an elevator, train or airplane. I'm most likely missing things but this is a good start.

**Pops!** · 05-13-2011, 08:29 PM

i always remove the hat indoors.. unless it's an overly public building.. like train station or something.. also.. i think it's safe to keep your hat on in elevators.

**Haakon** · 05-13-2011, 08:34 PM

Maybe this will help: Vintage Fedora Hat Ettiquette

Of course etiquette varies from generation to generation, but I like the traditional practices.

**dnjrboy** · 05-13-2011, 08:44 PM

Thanks for the information guys, the links really help.

**Theseus** · 05-13-2011, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Haakon

Maybe this will help: Vintage Fedora Hat Ettiquette

Of course etiquette varies from generation to generation, but I like the traditional practices.

You beat me to it, but here's another link:

Men’s Hats: Fedoras, Porkpies and the Derby | The Art of Manliness

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