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  • mostly they do it because its traditional.(christianity).and some times to impress girls..ooooooo
  • More significantly though, in the 19th century, the man, representing his family had to indicate his social status by tipping his hat (which all members of society wore) to those of superior status. Women were exempt since they did not represent the family. The tradition stuck.
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