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Originally Posted by Martini78
Although this might be true, I know lots of nice and curteous people who don't observe it. I think it's a slowly fading tradition. In all reality, who could be so bold as to take offense if someone eats with their hat on? Maybe in 1945, but people are of a different mentality these days.
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Let me quote myself here to clarify what side of the arguement I am on.
I don't think I've heard anyone ask anyone to take their hat off at the dinner table or in a restaurant since my great grandmother was alive. If someone takes their hat off as a sign of respect (respect for what, I am not sure), then that's fine by me. There are a million better ways to show someone respect in my opinion. Be nice to them, buy them a drink, pay them a compliment, hold the door for them, address them as sir or ma'am, etc...