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I find it a curiosity...at first glance a gentleman: funky oh-so-San Francisco square-framed glasses topped off with a smooth chocolate brown Russian-style hat a.k.a. the Ushanka (think Dr. Zhivago meets floral pattern). Cool hat and definitely unique as I wait to try Tony's Pizza in North Beach. I watch the man who has his silverware set just so along with the gently pinky-up stirring of sugar into his iced tea. His actions and looks, especially his hat, spoke of refinement...at least until his meal was served. A generous and juicy slab of meat caressed by the finest in burger compliments atop a fluffy bun matched with golden fries. I thought to myself that this was a meal that demanded consideration, salivating at the end of the bar. Apparently the supposed gentleman disagreed, neglecting to remove his very fine hat to consume his very fine meal. Fancy restaurant, simple cafe or home-cooked meal one should always remove their crown before sitting at the table. Not only is it rude to the vitals and the cook, but it is also an insult to everyone that has to view your indiscretion. So ladies, gentleman and transsexuals alike please remember that it is not fashion to wear a hat of any kind while dining, it is in fact poor etiquette.
Also, to Tony's staff front and back of house thank you for the warm reception, all around excellent service and exceptional pie. Sorry Mary but the little lamb and eucalyptus was quite delicious.
Is it really not the fashion for a lady to wear her hat during a meal? A lady's hat is considered part of her coiffure and an accessory to her attire. She leaves it on. Now, if you're talking about a woman wearing a baseball cap, this may be a little different, but I think it remains up to her to determine if she takes it off or leaves it on.
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Thank you for your comment. In this post I was speaking about a man, not a woman. But yes a woman should also remove her hat. A hair acessory may be left in but anyone wearing a hat at the table is in my opinion in the wrong. If fashion were to take over etiquette where would we be? Would it be alright for me to wear a white dress to a traditional American funeral because white is so in right now? No it would also be inappropriate. Also designating different rules per sex is wrong. In modern times women want to be treated as equals so we should also act as equals. One should never expect to gain rights without loosing certain priveledges.
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