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It was custom, then. Men took off their hats in buildings, especially in elevators, and they even actually tipped their hats, or removed them altogether, in the presence of a lady.

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It is still proper for a man to do so. It is apparently not equired of women. This is likely either derivative of religous practice, or fashion (in case it would mess up their hair).

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