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Old September 21st, 2007, 11:33 AM
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Re: Steve Williams - etiquette

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Originally Posted by stianvm View Post
Does anyone here who dont grasp/care about the concept of removing their cap while, say, eating at a restaurant or at a family reuinion or anything, also wear the hat in say, a wedding ? Or at a funeral ? I mean, it is only a hat, to either hide a bad hairdo, or no hair or whatever.

I am sure the answer is 100% no, but why would it be? What is wrong with wearing a cap in a funeal for example? Its your head afterall! :)


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- Stianvm, norwegian who always takes of the cap even when eating a tuesday night dinner with the family
It is my head, but it is their place. If I don't like the rules I can leave. And if a fancy restaurant has a dress code, suit, tie, dress shoes and no hat, I can dress appropriately, or I can choose not to come. But if a restaurant does not have a rule, it's nobody's else business to care. I could be wearing shorts and sandals and tshirt for all anybody care.

I guess it comes down to the owner/ proprietor of the place what rules they want to set.

In most Asian countries, or households, you take off your shoes/ sandals before you enter the house, as not to dirty the house. This rule is very simple and makes sense. And it's surprising that so many people in the west that do not respect this.

I had my carpet soiled several times due to delivery people not taking off their shoes when the apartment manager opened the door for delivery or repair man. This is a sign of total disrespect.