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MissMorrigan -> RE: Hats inside (2/11/2008 6:06:05 AM)
I'm stunned by that. You need to be having words with your daughter or son regarding your granddaughter's choice in friends, Ken. That would concern me greatly. My home in London is on a small private estate - and right next to a pretty rough council housing estate, where it's unusual not to see the police. My son, who is now 23, has many friends from that estate and while they were right little scallies, always causing havoc on their housing estate and surrounding areas, they were always extended the utmost respect towards me (which is something they never extended to their own parents). If I walked in and they were messing around with a ball, or showing their backsides b/c their pants were deliberately pulled low, I'd politely but firmly tell them to stop knocking the ball about as I didn't want breakage, and to pull up their trousers. Swearing was also a no-no in my home. They'd grin and respectfully comply. Mondays to Fridays I'd regularly have up to twelve boisterous teens in my home, not once did I encounter any rudeness.

liketophoto -> RE: Hats inside (2/11/2008 6:10:08 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: MissMorrigan That may be so, Foititis, however, I'm sure that most people that denounce traditions also have a tendency to celebrate Christmas while claiming they are of no particular religion. The fact is, I don't care what goes on in other people's homes, that's for them to govern, I state what goes on in mine and if someone refuses to remove their outer clothing (including hat), they aren't coming in. I've seen some filthy hats, they tend to be less washed than any other item of outerwear, that I would not want resting up against my furnishings. I agree, dirty hats are discusting. If you just came off the "trail" it's one thing but for gods sake, just wash it! The ball caps that are pre torn, that show where society/fashion has gone. They called it grunge at one time. Resteruants used to be a place to really dress up and now hardle any require it. For the most part that is ok with me. Someday things will go back to the respectful traditions. fashion always go in circles. I just believe in being respectful to a Lady, that is not just submissive, it's just being a gentleman.

KenDckey -> RE: Hats inside (2/11/2008 6:17:37 AM)
MM Its a real long story.

MissMorrigan -> RE: Hats inside (2/11/2008 6:26:06 AM)
Ken, I am so very sorry that you and your family have had such traumatic experiences. There are no words capable of conveying how saddened I am. I have sent you a private note and ask that you edit your post just to remove some of the more personal stuff from it. Sometimes, people aren't going to have your interests at heart and it's best to be a little more careful with such information.

MissMorrigan -> RE: Hats inside (2/11/2008 6:30:47 AM)
lol I remember one day, many years ago, and when I was in my early teens. I grew up the daughter of a mechanic, one who had garages in/around london, along with showrooms for some of the old classics. Anyway, he had a property where the garage could be accessed from the house and often he'd have me doing some of the work for him - I grew up a right little tomboy grease monkey! My nan had removed all the covers from the furnishing in the lounge and washed them, they came up beautiful and once put back made all the difference to the lounge. A friend of my father's walked through and promptly plonked himself down on the sofa. When he got up he left behind his 'shadow', a perfect shading of grease/dirt. My nan threw a fit and chased him out of the house with her broom. "I'm sorry, Missus!" lol

KenDckey -> RE: Hats inside (2/11/2008 6:34:16 AM)
ROFLMAO I can just see that.

MissMorrigan -> RE: Hats inside (2/11/2008 6:40:22 AM)
the funny thing about it, Ken, is that my nan was only a small woman, but the only man that trifled with her was a fool. After that incident, whenever, she took out their tea she always omitted his sugar - he took FIVE in his pint mug! This went on for approx. a year and each time he was forced to go indoors, after removing his boots , and ask her for some sugar. She'd glare and hand it to him lol When she got to her 70s, she started using a chamber pot which she kept under her bed. One day, a guy walking past swore loudly when he complained at the noise generated from the body work in the garage. She asked him not to swear and he made the mistake of telling her to 'piss off'. She asked him to wait, went and got her chamber pot, went outside and threw it at him, telling him to take his own advice. lol

KenDckey -> RE: Hats inside (2/11/2008 6:48:09 AM)
OMG I love your Nan. She is a great woman.

SubbieOnWheels -> RE: Hats inside (2/11/2008 7:24:21 AM)
If people don't remove their hats in someone else's home, how is the homeowner going to be able to say, "Here's your hat, what's your hurry?" >>edited to wonder how many of the generation after BabyBoom know what that means<<

liketophoto -> RE: Hats inside (2/11/2008 6:37:02 PM)
My hat is off to you all, that was fun!

FangsNfeet -> RE: Hats inside (2/12/2008 7:58:32 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: KenDckey Fang. My impression of your posts are that you advocate that you can just go into someone's home and do what you want because the rules of polite society don't match what you feel is appropriate. Is this a correct impression? I actually perfer to respect the rules of ones home when I'm a visitor. I have no problems when asked to remove my hat, coat, or shoes prior to making myself comfortable in their domain. I'm only questioning what is it that makes wearing a cap inside rude or appauling? Where did it actually begin? Was it the first viewed that wearing a hat inside seemed silly as there was no sun to blind you? Or was it orchistrated by sophisticated high class buisness men who created a few rules for profit? After all, if you take off your hat, there's a chance that you might forget and loose it. A hat investor would love this because it means you need to buy a new hat. Those who invested in Hat Racks like the rule because it will require host to purchase hat racks to accomidate there guest. What is it about being "Well Mannored" just from taking off your hat? What makes not taking off your hat rude?

Alumbrado -> RE: Hats inside (2/12/2008 8:00:17 PM)
Asked and answered.

FangsNfeet -> RE: Hats inside (2/13/2008 8:06:06 PM)
Come on, it's just a hat on a head inside a home or public building. What if some one is more comfortable keeping there hat on? What if the person had a bad hair cut? What of those wish to hide there baldness and or scars due to medical procedures? Does anyone remember the thread talking about this story? Who here is upset with the Judge? Who is upset with the lady thinking she could get away with wearing a hat in Court? http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,322567,00.html Who here would allow this lady to wear her cap in your home while eating at the table? Are some people actually discusted with seeing someone wear a sports cap when eating in a Sports Bar and watching the big game?

SubbieOnWheels -> RE: Hats inside (2/13/2008 9:03:46 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: FangsNfeet Are some people actually discusted with seeing someone wear a sports cap when eating in a Sports Bar and watching the big game? That's different. Rules of conduct regarding headwear are irrelevant in bars. It's hard to remember where you put your hat after a few drinks. It's hard even to remember that you had a hat at that point.

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