The hat as "head" and other events, non British. All the wear rule about the cap, the British natural is the most stringent requirements. And these rules, for the current business men, still has the reference significance.
The British think, hat, can not wear, also can't wear. Back in the UK during the Edward period, gentlemen even for a walk or to kick in the country, must wear tweed suit, knitted vest, peaked cap and Bullock shoes. Rowing is the requirements put on the sweater and wear Porkpie hat (Patty cap, and the British tradition of pork pie hat similar to above, concave down, the following is flat). In what situations should wear what kind of hat brim, what is the diameter of the most appropriate, British people have their own set of rules.
In each big market in London, selling hats counter is Britain's most love to patronize the place, its style variety, absolutely inferior to her high-heeled shoes and purses. Reportedly, the British people love the hat from the weather rain local overcast, rain and fog was not necessary when the umbrella, a hat but the most appropriate.
Also because of this, many social customs of Britain and hat on. For example, a man went to visit a friend, after entering the house must first hat. In the street that I met an acquaintance when MS, as long as the acquaintance to nod and smile or say hello to men, but to his hat. Interestingly, this hat salute in respect of the customs, also reflected in english. For example,
English "hat in hand" (a hat) there is "very respectful.". The idiom "take
One's hat off to (someone) ", literally means" the hat "own off, extended meaning is" admire sb ".
A lot of attention to the British hat, in fact, only the English can understand, even many foreign dignitaries lady cap collocation, have been the British media criticism. George Bush senior and his wife visited Britain, Bush lady dress by local media criticism, the reason is "Mao Yankuan a little". Russian President Putin's wife had to visit because Britain wearing "hat" by the British media a dig.
The British also have different requirements for different occasions hat. In social situations, should choose high-grade materials, exquisite workmanship, strong decorative hat. In the chamber to be wearing no hat, attend outdoor party should choose a hat with a brim, to attend the grand occasions, such as weddings, will wear more and decorative material is superior hat. When traveling, you can wear casual, colorful sun cap, sports cap, hat. The workplace can wear coordination, and clothing color shape concise Beret or small brim hat.
The British also think, long face should not receive flattery or compliment, and round face with top micro convex cap more pleasing to the eye; a short man wearing a slightly convex cap will be significantly higher, and the little man don't wear a big hat so as to avoid a "mushroom"!
Obviously, to foreigners, the British hat about almost harsh.
In fact, the British about the cap ceremony, and the majority of other European countries are almost the same, but many young men, this is not their parents so understanding and attention. As a modern gentleman, at least you know, in a social situation, can use the hat to each other to express respect. A familiar face, if the two separated by distance, can not shake hands, can be gently off the hat, bowed to each other. The common social etiquette, we in western movies are often able to see. On being introduced to others or humanitarian don't, and friends say hello, and women, elders, superiors talk, men take off their hats. To the strange lady apology, strange lady to thank you, stranger to walk with you, sorry, could give a cap or hat display courtesy pat.
In more formal occasions, such as to attend an important meeting, men should take. To enter the room, a man should take off his hat to show politeness. Watch movies and dramas, in order not to cover the back of the line of sight of the audience, the general should consciously hat. In need of some hat indoor occasions, in general will also have the person responsible for the hat, so, don't forget to take the cap.