Do you?

[Bugbear]

* Post deleted because I don't have a Balmoral bonnett. *

[Nighthawk]

I'm ashamed to say that by the time I remember to take off my hat, I'm usually well into a conversation with the lady or just finished. Having a big head, (which I've posted about before), I've never had hats to wear until recently, so I've never had any practice with "saluting" a lady.

I shall endeavor to reform my manners in future.

I'm the same way, unfortunately. I haven't worn hats most of my life- my hair has been thick and long enough that I didn't need to- until fairly recently, when my hair started to thin. Even now, I only wear Sport Kilt noggin wraps, unless it's really cold out. Then I wear a nice blue wool bonnet. I've yet to meet a lady out of doors while wearing it, so I would hope I'd remember to tip it. I do remember to take it off as soon as I get inside, though.

[Alan H]

You know, I wear flat caps with my kilts ALL the time. That comes from being bald on top. However, the glengarry only comes out for the Games or very occasionally at Beer and Kilts night.

Here in Northern California, the notion of doffing your cap when greeting a lady is a lost art, I think. Maybe it's time to revive it, in certain situations. Thanks for making me think of it. I'm one of the archaic lads who opens doors for women, around here. It's been a long time since I took any heat for it.

[1MUNK3]

The point that I am asking is this. As the balmoral, or Glengarry has no brim to "catch hold" of, what do YOU do?

Hello Jock Scot,
Again with Balmoral ( I do not wear a Glengarry), I have a bit from the top that does flop over the right side of my head,(I hope that makes sense) that tends to hang a bit over my right brow forming a wee bit of a brim (if one can call it that). That is what I utilize (please refer to my previous post in this thread). I have perused many of the pics on this site of those wearing a Balmoral including one of you and I find that most all (in fact all) have this flop over I speak of. If one were to wear a Glengarry, I imagine a small, quick lift would be in order. That is what I typically see my friends that wear such caps do. If the wearer does not want to lift his Glengarry, I suppose touching an imaginary one (brim) would have to suffice . I hope this helps . Oh the hurdles one faces when trying to be a gentleman .

[Panache]

I pinch the edge of a balmoral, beret, flat cap, or glengarry with thumb and forefinger and offer a slight head bow along with a polite greeting.

Other hats with brims are of course doffed (an advantage over the flat style caps of a certain Kangol tweed bucket hat... )




Cheers

Jamie

[Good Egg]

You know, I wear flat caps with my kilts ALL the time. That comes from being bald on top. However, the glengarry only comes out for the Games or very occasionally at Beer and Kilts night.

Here in Northern California, the notion of doffing your cap when greeting a lady is a lost art, I think. Maybe it's time to revive it, in certain situations. Thanks for making me think of it. I'm one of the archaic lads who opens doors for women, around here. It's been a long time since I took any heat for it.

You wear a flat cap with your kilt? No, no, and thrice no! I'm not sure why but it ain't right, no Sir, it ain't right at all.

[Panache]

...Here in Northern California, the notion of doffing your cap when greeting a lady is a lost art...

I beg your pardon my dear friend Alan?




Cheers

Jamie

[Jock Scot]

I pinch the edge of a balmoral, beret, flat cap, or glengarry with thumb and forefinger and offer a slight head bow along with a polite greeting.

Other hats with brims are of course doffed (an advantage over the flat style caps of a certain Kangol tweed bucket hat... )




Cheers

Jamie

Now now Jamie, we are talking highland attire here, and as you well know that means either a balmoral, or, a glengarry. NOT flat caps ,or buckets, er sorry, bucket hats.

[Arlen]

I don't do it with every lady all the time, but if I am being introduced and am wearing my hat then I will remove it completely.

[The Barry]

No way.. I will also don the flat cap with a kilt. It looks great, end of story. This isn't the ren fair, and I'm not trying to wear a 'costume' when I kilt. It's a comfortable garment that celebrates my celtic heritage. As does the flat (or country) cap/hat.