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Originally Posted by hbueno
It certainly matters to understand the reasons behind various etiquette rules. For me, "I told you so" isn't good enough. Give me a cogent reason and then I may choose to go along.
For example, holding a door open for someone is obviously courteous and thoughtful. Wearing a hat doesn't affect other people.
BTW, I don't wear hats, so it's not a problem for me either way.
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Maybe you should read everything and understand the question before commenting? This was Upscotts question which is where my question came from. "Why do you think it is so disrespectful? I mean, what’s the origin?"
But I get it. We can see from your answer and answers on just about any subject, anything that is a historic society norm needs to be rebutted.
Why does it matter to understand the reasons? Why do you classify holding a door "courteous and thoughtful" but removing your hat you don't classify as "courteous and thoughtful."?
Couldn't you just as easily state not holding a door "doesn't affect other people." just as much as not removing your hat?
and yes, if you do not wish to remove your hat, hold a door, remove your shoes whether you understand, agree or not you are free to not go along and leave. You would also agree then if you do not "follow along" others should be free to ask you to leave or not attend and you will happily without incident leave or not attend, right?