Why is it bad manners to wear hats indoors?

Answer 1

Origional Answer: It just feels wrong and its machure!

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While initially hats were made for a variety of purposes, perhaps the largest reason was for the protection of the head from the weather.

By and large, people will usually employ the short and straight utilitarian model of thinking, hence the reason why it is customary to wear hats only when serving a common purpose. Abstract logic applied on a higher or lower tier of thinking would suggest otherwise though. Hats employed as a religious tool, or also used in non- widespread spiritual purposes are the lesser common uses of hats. Medical circumstances are another reason a hat may be worn indoors. Perhaps the rarest justification for wearing a hat indoors, is the affiliation or connection to ones body... Some people accept the hat as being an actual part of their body, or the hat may compensate for hair loss and lost youth. Even still, the hat may be looked upon as being no different than a shirt or pair of pants.

-Note: Hats only being considered acceptable indoors is merely a long held perception of the Collective Human Organism. To enforce this perception into reality either on the social, business, or on another layer; would be disparate to any individuals or groups outside of the perception.

Finally: Wearing a hat indoors is the same as wearing the same hat outdoors.

Wearing a hat indoors is practically and morally balanced.

The only case it might be rude is when the hat blocks another person's view in a theater or auditorium.

Answer 2

For men, yes. For women, no.

Men have always removed it as a sign of respect to their host, be it a store owner, a church leader, or whoever's home they are in. You don't have to, but it's a lovely, charming and gentlemanly gesture that is always appreciated, even if the hosts don't say so.

Women leave it on because traditionally it was very tightly pinned down with hatpins and part of the hairdressing.

Women wearing ballcaps do remove the hat though. If you're going to wear a man's clothing then men's rules apply.

Answer 3

One view

Because of a Christian tradition that was made up long ago. Some believe they will incur God's wrath if they change these traditions. Others disagree with the tradition.

Answer 4

Because humans have strange things that is just plain right or is just plain wrong. Even if it has no reason. And this is one of those things. It's just plain wrong.

But here's the historical view (and no this is not boring):

The english say it as a sign meaning that you feel that you are too important to be talking or acknowledge anyone in the room. The same as wearing sunglasses inside.

The teachers side of it (I know teachers are boring but this is not):

They want to keep their jobs and not get in trouble. Simple, you wouldn't want to lose your job either. And enforcing and keeping the rule also gives a slight feeling of control. If you had a class full of kids, you would feel much more comfortable knowing that everything is under control.

So take off your hats. At least when your inside anyways.

Answer 5

It makes like you look like you just can't wait to get away. It is also an old superstion that it's bad luck. I don't believe this, but when visiting the elderly , it might make them uncomfortable.
Makes you look like you are ready to make a quick exit, and don't really want to be there in the first place.

Answer 6

First Answer: In the US , it is customary for men to remove their hats indoors . It's odd in restaurants, and rude to block someone else's view at the theatre or movies etc, and in a private home, makes you seem like you are in a hurry, or want to leave as soon as possible, giving the impression you would rather be somewhere else.

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While initially hats were made for a variety of purposes, perhaps the largest reason was for the protection of the head from the weather.

By and large, people will usually employ the short and straight utilitarian model of thinking, hence the reason why it is customary to wear hats only when serving a common purpose. Abstract logic applied on a higher or lower tier of thinking would suggest otherwise though. Hats employed as a religious tool, or also used in non- widespread spiritual purposes are the lesser common uses of hats. Medical circumstances are another reason a hat may be worn indoors. Perhaps the rarest justification for wearing a hat indoors, is the affiliation or connection to ones body... Some people accept the hat as being an actual part of their body, or the hat may compensate for hair loss and lost youth. Even still, the hat may be looked upon as being no different than a shirt or pair of pants.

-Note: Hats only being considered acceptable indoors is merely a long held perception of the Collective Human Organism. To enforce this perception into reality either on the social, business, or on another layer; would be disparate to any individuals or groups outside of the perception.

Finally: Wearing a hat indoors is the same as wearing the same hat outdoors.

Wearing a hat indoors is practically and morally balanced.

The only case it might be rude is when the hat blocks another person's view in a theater or auditorium.

Answer 7

Wearing a hat indoors is stupid since their is no sun or bird poop!

Wearing a hat indoors is not rude in all cultures.

Answer 8

Makes you look like you are ready to make a quick exit, and don't really want to be there in the first place.