When to Tip or Remove Ones' Hat

[Cynthia]

And there are even special rules of etiquette for those of us who have wives with very long hair.

I'd fall into that category... do you happen to have any links that information might be on? I've not seen or heard anything like that.

And as far as people being picky about etiquette... I love it when someone is nice to me and doesn't let a door slam into my face. My husband always has opened the car door for me (I do the same for anyone -- male or female -- when I'm driving), and we both hold doors open for those behind us or if we see someone struggling to get through doors (carrying things or pushing a stroller).

It's just common courtesy.

I will say, I was very annoyed when my husband and I went to a nice restaurant for our anniversary and there were people dressed like they were hanging out at the beach and even wearing baseball caps. They were also very noisy and messy. Wish we hadn't been seated near them.

I don't mind if people don't know all etiquette rules (I don't know every rule), but I really wish more people would make an attempt to at least be civilized.

[Cygnus]

I will say, I was very annoyed when my husband and I went to a nice restaurant for our anniversary and there were people dressed like they were hanging out at the beach and even wearing baseball caps. They were also very noisy and messy. Wish we hadn't been seated near them.

I don't mind if people don't know all etiquette rules (I don't know every rule), but I really wish more people would make an attempt to at least be civilized.

It's because of this that I'm a fan of establishments with a dress code and I wish more places would have and adhere to them. It makes me seem a bit snooty, but your attire influences your behavior and contributes to the quality of everyone's experience. I think if those same people had been wearing more appropriate clothing they would have been less messy and probably less noisy.

[Tobus]

I'd fall into that category... do you happen to have any links that information might be on? I've not seen or heard anything like that.

You know, I remember her reading off a bunch of stuff to me, but I'm not sure where she got them. The best I could find on the internet was this, which isn't necessarily "etiquette", but more like a list of common courtesies for men to follow if they have wives with long hair. It seems to cover the basics.

My wife's hair falls to the backs of her thighs, so unless she has it up, she constantly has to worry about it getting caught in the car door, etc. I've just gotten used to helping her with her hair over the years.

I'll ask her if she has anything bookmarked on the subject and let you know if it's something different than what I posted.

[Cynthia]

You know, I remember her reading off a bunch of stuff to me, but I'm not sure where she got them. The best I could find on the internet was this, which isn't necessarily "etiquette", but more like a list of common courtesies for men to follow if they have wives with long hair. It seems to cover the basics.

My wife's hair falls to the backs of her thighs, so unless she has it up, she constantly has to worry about it getting caught in the car door, etc. I've just gotten used to helping her with her hair over the years.

I'll ask her if she has anything bookmarked on the subject and let you know if it's something different than what I posted.

It's been a long time, but I think I've seen that list -- it seemed familiar.

My husband doesn't touch my hair unless I tell him he can, and he's still very careful even if I tell him it's okay. He knows how to braid hair, but I hope he'll learn how to do a bun in case I injure my hand (I did have an injury once that gave me trouble for a day or two). I usually wear it up too, because mine is creeping closer to knee length again (it used to be mid-calf until I trimmed it back last year). He does keep an eye out for me for those rare times I do wear it down, like when he helps me put on a coat or opens the car door for me. Thank goodness! When I was younger, my sister and her boyfriend took me with them to see a ballet, and while he was very sweet opening my car door for me, he didn't realize he'd shut the door on my skirt.