ThePreBanMan
NES Member
There are no absolutes. Let's start there. If I'm some place that warrants such, I won't even wear one to begin with. If I'm at a sports bar, I see no issue with wearing a cap.
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I’m an Army vet also and I don’t bother removing my hat indoors even in a restaurant. I just don’t care and think it’s a stupid tradition that isn’t really worth thinking about.
If someone is offended by it, they are welcome to f*** right off. Life has more important things to worry about.
I also remove my hat In churches or for the anthem. I also prefer to salute since I earned the privilege to do so. Since a ball cap is not a military uniform, yes you should remove it inside or out before rendering your salute. At least that’s what I was told.Army and Air Force Vet.
I take my hat off indoors, its a force of habit. Then I feel like an idiot for taking it off, so I leave it off because I feel like I'd look even stupider if I took my hat off and then put it right back on. This is right up there with me not wanting to throw trash in the trash can. It's shit like this that makes me enjoy the amount of grief I gave my leadership - because these rules are just plain retarded.
My son wears a hat constantly. I have him take it off for the National Anthem, church service and prayers. He asks why I always take mine off when we go in church, and I say I can't break the stupid habit, but he can have his on during bible study or work parties, just remove it for prayer.
As veterans, they passed a law that authorizes a salute at the national anthem instead of a hand over the heart - should we remove our hats outside when we salute now?
It’s amazing how many soldier don’t even know this. I used to go to the chow hall armed to pick up meals for the other guys on duty and since I was armed, I did it with my cover on.I'm an Army vet. I don't take my hat off indoors merely because I'm indoors, but I'll often take it off indoors if I'm talking to someone, and usually when I'm eating.
Soldiers can keep their headgear on inside if they're under arms,
I never wore a hat until a couple years ago. I’m totally bald to the point I just shave it off now. I started wearing a ball cap because my doctor warned me to either put sunscreen on my head or wear a hat. The hat seemed easier.Same. Someone once told me that consistently wearing a hat (baseball cap) will make you go bald one day. That scared me enough. Ironically, all my hat-wearing friends are balding(ed).
The US went to shit after WWII when they started designing cars where the driver couldn't wear his hat while driving due to the lowering of the roofs. The removal of bench seats. The addition of FM radio. Mag Wheels. Reclining seats. Sport cars and not the Family mode of transportation. Absolute anarchy. Baby making machines is all they were.Also, make sure to bring your hat when you're riding around on your horse and buggy or walking to work because you don't want to expose yourself to the elements too much.
Take them off or push them up on your head? Some can be seen at a pub or bar with sunglasses on their heads atCan we do, "when do you take off your sunglasses?" now?
This is a myth.Same. Someone once told me that consistently wearing a hat (baseball cap) will make you go bald one day. That scared me enough. Ironically, all my hat-wearing friends are balding(ed).
In summary. Wear/doff your hat however you want. Judge people, if it makes you feel good. Seek validation online, if that's your thing. You do you. I wear a hat. But not at you, sir.
Your word choice has me cracking up, by the way.If I knew you were judging me for it, I'd just wear it harder
I can attest that @Skysoldier adheres to this practice. Not long after we had moved to New England, I took Mrs. Mountain to one of the Monadnock car shoots. She remembers Skysoldier as "that gentleman with the nice manners".I walk with a cane and wear a cowboy hat.
Also a Veteran.
I always take my hat off in a restaurant. Also when I am talking to a Lady, both indoors and outdoors.
I also tip my hat and smile if I walk by a woman outdoors.
When I am walking through the myriad hallways at the VA Hospital, I leave it on so I have a free hand to open doors, but as soon as I walk up to a female receptionist or meet a female doctor, nurse or technician I always remove my hat completely in their presence. Women notice stuff like that, and even the young ones appreciate it!
But I don't remove my hat upon entering every building, I don't wear a uniform anymore!
( I will also take off my hat when entering a court room, but I haven't been in one since I was called for jury duty back in 2008.)
Allow me to throw a curve to the discussion:
What about wearing the hat backwards or sideways? I think there may be times for backwards, but sideways will always just be stupid.
As veterans, they passed a law that authorizes a salute at the national anthem instead of a hand over the heart - should we remove our hats outside when we salute now?
is a crown a hat?Burger King crowns don't count. Right?
Didn't a judge rule that a hotdog is a sandwich? Or was that a burrito?is a crown a hat?
is a hotdog a sandwich, or a taco?
why is it called "hamburger" if it's made of beef?
i don't know, can't tell with these activist judgesDidn't a judge rule that a hotdog is a sandwich? Or was that a burrito?