Where to wear the Glengarry??

[Chef]

To remove a hat is submission and is driven the tradition of the person in their context within local custom but not exclusively by the rules of local custom. I would strongly refuse any request to remove my glengarry (when I'm wearing one).

I'm sorry but that's hogwash. Removing one's hat when it is appropriate is a sign of courtesy and respect.

So "right" or "wrong" (most places in the US) is more a matter of upbringing/personal preference and local custom than anything else.

How did we get to the point where we consider bad manners to be "personal preference"? Manners are about respect for others.

While there are a few odd rules the majority are quite simple. A man may wear his hat outdoors and indoors in some public spaces (i.e. malls, office building lobbies and corridors). A man will uncover in private spaces (homes, personal office etc.). A restaurant is considered private space because people are eating so a man will be uncovered at all times. Is that really difficult.

I wear hats, so do both my boys and the oldest (7) knows the basic rules. He has asked my why someone is wearing a hat at the wrong time several times. I have never told him it is personal choice.