On 4/22/2014 9:50 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> At an early age I was taught that a gentleman removes his hat when going
> indoors. I still do. Back then, the typical beaseball cap style was
> little used and adults wore a Fedora, driving cap and a fut winter hat.
>
> Not sure when, but in the past mayhbe 20 years or so, the baseball style
> cap has become the cover of choice and many men just never take it off.
> Sure, it offers protection outdoors, or even indoors for certain work,
> but I don't see them as fashion. In addition, the wool pullover caps
> have become fashionable. We wore them in snowstorms, not to a fine
> dining restaurant. I even see some of the "celebrities" wearing them
> when on TV.
>
> I wear a cap in winter to keep warm, in summer for sun protection, but
> never indoors. I don't care if I'm bouncing light beams like a beacon
> off my shiny skull. Frankly, had I know how easy it is to be bald, I'd
> have done it by choice years ago.

Well, it did make me feel uncomfortable. It was a warm, balmy, tropical
night. I would never want my head covered on such a night. I suppose if
you live in cold climes, never taking your cap off might be a good idea.
OTOH, in-laws are supposed to push you out of your comfort zone. That's
their job.