"James Silverton" > wrote in message
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> Hat etiquette is something I'd forgotten. It is difficult to get used to
> wearing a hat outdoors but I do so to prevent minor skin cancers. Not
> having worn one for 40 years I have a tendency to forget to take it off
> indoors. Another problem is that, if I take it off, I forget to pick it up
> when I leave so I put it on the table in restaurants.

I can't tell you how many times my dad has left hats and coats in
restaurants.