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Hat Etiquette • Hats are worn less now, but at the turn of the 20th century, all adults wore hats whenever they left the house. It was a matter of good personal hygiene, since hats were a protection from industrial dirt. • Tipping of the hat is a conventional gesture of politeness. The hat tipping custom has the same origin as military saluting, which came from the raising of medieval Knights face visors to show friendliness. • You may choose to remove your hat in a public elevator, but in the presence of a lady your hat must be removed. • Hats are removed when inside, except for places that are akin to public streets like lobbies, corridors and crowded elevators (non-residential). • Hats are removed for the National Anthem, passing of the Flag and funeral processions, outdoor weddings, dedications and photographs. Removed hats are held in hand in such a way that only the outside and never the lining is visible. • At garden parties, hats are often left on for sun protection.
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Lisa M. Grotts |
