As a member of the older generation, our rules were. 1. Never wear a hat indoors unless it's a bar / dance hall. 2. You can wear boots without a hat, but you never wear a hat without boots. 3. Always set you hat down on the crown, never set it down on the brim. 4. Never set your hat on the bed. 5. Straw hats are for the heat, felt hats for for dress or cold. 6. Always remove your hat for The National Anthem and talking to women.

@thecollective1584

2 жыл бұрын

Mostly, the way I was raised. I wear my hat inside except when I'm sitting for a meal.

@bobaker1960

2 жыл бұрын

@@thecollective1584 Well, I am a 8th Generation Texan who's family arrived here in 1835 (from Kentucky). I grew up on a farm / ranch. I was in 4H as a young one then spent 4 years in FFA showing steers. Rode bulls in high school (my little brother was a bull dogger), etc... I am now 61 and living on my own land. I have been living and dressing this way (except for my time in the military) my entire life. If you didn't take your hat off when you came inside at my house, my dad would rip it off your head and send you on your way. My 10+ years active duty, you were never allowed, by regulation, to wear a cover indoors unless you were standing inspection or performing some other duty that required a cover. So, it's been ingrained in me for a VERY long time.

@thecollective1584

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobaker1960 Understood all (being an 8th generation military and 3rd generation. Marine. You will notice one thing. I never said you or the way you were taught was wrong. The 5th Gen. rancher I was friends with while stationed in Arizona (he was active, he now owns the property) explained it that way, and since 1983, I have been wearing it that exact way. You are not wrong. I am not wrong. We do things differently.

@noahstanfield7646

2 жыл бұрын

i agree with everything except number 2. i think you should be able to wear a hat with a nice pair of dudes or something similar

@dwdesvoigne5988

2 жыл бұрын

"Never wear a hat indoors unless it's a bar / dance hall" My mother was of that stare of mind, but I disagreed. In a church, or at the dinner table I would take it off, during the National Anthem it went over my heart. I observed the rules of my hosts when I was a guest. So most of the time I took it off at the door. At formal events it was depending on the group and their rules of etiquette. You can be put in a position where, when you take your hat off you are being impolite, just as easily as if you keep it on. I normally don't remove it when eating at a restaurant either. However, that changes at a fine dining establishment, where I might not wear either my hat or boots. I always felt more comfortable in boots when I wore a hat, but that rule was never brought up.so far as I can recall. The only hard and fast rules I kept were never touch another man's hat period. If you had to move it, like you were driving all night in a car or a truck, then Ask Permission first! The rules you quote were taken from the set of manners that were for men when hats were a common thing for them to wear. Western Ranchers, cowboys, and rodeo cowboys modified them some what. I was raised in that environment. It isn't easy to assess where a person is from all the time, but I tried to adjust my manners accordingly. It's a sad thing that children being taught manners has become rarer over my lifetime. Having a single standard all places; all the time, would make it a lot easier.

In the 80's we believed that if a lady grabbed your hat and put it on, she was letting you know she wanted to be with you.

@DruncWizard

Жыл бұрын

We still believe that, tradition is still alive

@robertvilain1920

Жыл бұрын

Good ol rule, if you’re putting on or touching my hat we’re either fucking or fighting

@clecticmaniac5207

10 ай бұрын

Wear the hat ride the cowboy...this us also why you don't let anyone wear your hat, it's an intimate romantic gesture.

@jlwiseguy

6 ай бұрын

At the end of the night a cowboy takes home whatever is under his hat

“Asking a man to borrow his hat is like asking a man to borrow his girl, it ain’t gonna happen.”- Caleb Odell, Heartland.

Young man, as a geezer, I would just like to compliment the parents who raised you. It's refreshing to see a polite and respectful young man. Love your videos!

I live in Texas. We typically have about nine months of summer, one month of autumn and two months of winter. So it's straw hats for the vast majority of the year. Felt hats are usually reserved for what little cold weather we get and when its time to dress up for more formal occasions like weddings, nice dinners, etc.

@need_more_time1119

Жыл бұрын

I love straw hats for summer, but I love my felt one so much that I wear it whenever it goes with what im wearing for that particular day.

@bwest8372

2 ай бұрын

In Missouri it's half n half. I like winter months better cause I can wear the denim jackets. Summertime's out here is just humid and hot it's more shorts boots and straw hats

I have a rope operated pully system that lowers the hat onto my head. That way i don't grab it at the wrong spot.

@smackdadious

3 жыл бұрын

You truly are above us lowly mortals

I definitely feel hat etiquette changes depending on region. Etiquette in my area (Missouri/Arkansas) is a bit different from what you stated, and it's quite interesting as some parts are the same, but others are different. For example, messing with someone else's hat and grabbing the hat by the crown is the same. Though I want to point out what's different for me as I think it's interesting... - You typically take off your hat when being introduced to a lady. However, if the lady is also wearing a western hat, then just tipping your hat is a fair sign of acknowledgment and respect. - You are welcome to wear your hat when dancing with a lady. - Wearing a hat when indoors or eating is considered fine. However, it is considered rude to not take off your hat for the anthem or when entering banks, elevators, and offices. - Willingly taking off your hat and placing it on the head of a lady (or man, no judgement here), is a way of saying you are taking them home for the night. The exception to this is family members, in which passing your hat onto them is a sign of respect and honor.

@RealJeep

Жыл бұрын

If you place your hat on another man then you ain't no cowboy.

@vincetravis8701

Жыл бұрын

@@RealJeep Sexuality has nothing to do with whether or not you're a real cowboy.

@alanosborne1947

Жыл бұрын

@@vincetravis8701 If you think you're a "man" and you like other "men" then you'll NEVER be MAN enough to even be a cowboy! No self respecting man would ever be with another man. There's a reason God made male and female.

@zacharysnow2620

8 ай бұрын

@@RealJeepyeah haven’t you seen broke back mountain lmao

I’ve heard all these guidelines before, but it’s a good reminder. I usually follow all of them except for talking to women. I do remove my hat when I’m introduced to a woman, or I’m introducing myself, but I’ll usually put my hat back on after introductions. The only things you didn’t mention that I would have is 1. Remove your hat during the national anthem, 2. Remove your hat when the flag is being raised or lowered, and 3. I always remove my hat during a prayer.

@xblackdog

2 жыл бұрын

Nailed it on those. I'm not even religious and still remove my hat for prayers. It's simply the respectful thing to do, regardless of personal beliefs. Respect is a two way street, after all.

@samhouston1288

2 жыл бұрын

@@xblackdog We need more respect like that in the world. You don't have to believe or agree with something to show some basic respect, and I feel that would solve quite a few of the problems we're dealing with today.

@TheBigMclargehuge

2 жыл бұрын

That's a proper way to do it, you take your hat off when greeting but you put it back on moments later because you're outdoors and it's appropriate to have it on.

As someone who started wearing a cowboy hat 2 decades ago, I found the "list" of rules where I could wear my hat absoultely rediculous. After hearing all the rules from so many people, it boiled down to: You can wear it in your house, and you can put it on when you get out of the car, but then your suppose to take it before you enter 90% of inside buildings. Basically, they had it so I only wore my hate from getting out of a car till we got where we were going, then take it off again. Insane. I NOW will only take it off at the movies; church; or if a host requests it.

@bobaker1960

Жыл бұрын

Well, as someone that's been wearing a hat for the past 55 years (from around the time I was 6 or 7 years old) I grew up with the "rules" as I described. Those of you that think it's part of some "costume" or has no tradition behind it, will do as you please while the others , like me, will just look at you like you're some drug store "cowboy".

When I went to my mom's home ranch in rural Mexico my when my cousin greeted my mom he took of his hat and kissed her hand and said at your service. I was blown away and immediately gained huge respect for him.

My favorite point you made is that these are guidelines. There's never any good reason to lose your cool over someone not following these rules. If someone is being nasty to you because you wear the hat, then you can start using the rules against them to let everyone see them for the snakes they are. Wear the hat and have a good time doing it!

@ernestoherrera2755

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with your sentiment except for one case though if somebody hits my hat off my head I don’t even think about it pure reflex and when or lose that person is going to know he was in a fight🤠🤘

@nathanhennessey2644

2 жыл бұрын

Guidelines sure if rule one ain’t a rule it should be only because common sense ain’t so common any more

Thank you for this , Iv had the same cowboy hat since I was 15 I’m 25 . In highschool I was always bullied for wearing it and haven’t had it on since then and now that I’m older I don’t have much confidence to wear it but now cuz of this video and my gf so thank you man

@thetexorcist2235

2 жыл бұрын

Man I’ll tell ya right now just wear it boss. People who wear it for the right reason wouldn’t judge a man even if he didn’t know what he’s doing. Take care and wear that hat!

@peterhughes4832

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you do wear your Cowboy Hat , I didn't wear mine for the same reasons but now I'm older , I don't much care what people think , it's my hat I'll wear it . Also I live in the UK and I'm the only one wearing a cowboy hat lol, but I have a pair off Durango's to go with it so it works out.

@Jojo_96_

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterhughes4832 ohhh yes sir I bought it the next day after posting the comment and I wear it everyday and I get more attention good and bed from it but idc I’m happy

@stickyspaceman

Жыл бұрын

Fuck those bullies dude rock your hat proudly!

Here’s what I was taught. in common areas inside of a building, hallways, auditoriums, it’s OK to wear a hat. When you go into private residence or private office, the hat should be removed. you can wear a hat into an elevator unless a woman is present, at which point, the hat should be removed. always tip your hat when meeting or saying good bye to a woman. Never wear a hat to the dinner table. There is always a safe place to put your cowboy hat. I will put the hat brim down if there’s an area for the front third of the hat to hang over the shelf otherwise the hat should be placed crown down.

@4emrys

2 жыл бұрын

I’m assuming this doesn’t apply when it’s your wife walking around with you and in an elevator?

Just for everyone’s information: there’s a really great book called “the cowboy hat book”. By William Reynolds and Ritch Rand. I received it as a gift and have enjoyed it and reviewed it many times 🤠

@cesarvazquez4658

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for your advice to read the cowboy hat. Excellent

Been wearing cowboy hats since I was 4 I’m now 72 I wear it indoors, outdoors , everywhere. The only times I take it off is if someone asks , in a restaurant and there is a place to keep it and during the National anthem. I don’t always have boots on when I where one but most of the time I do .

@Dstrbrdgrnd

2 жыл бұрын

Same here my friend. I’ve gone to restaurants where they ask me to take my hat off and I tell them, as soon as I sit down.

Dunno if someone else has commented it, but the tradition of taking hats off indoors actually dates back to medieval times with armor and helmets. It was considered rude to not take ones helmet off inside of another man's home/place of business, because it implied that you did not trust him to protect your head for you. Basically implying that he was either treacherous or that his dwelling was unsafe to enter.

I take off my hat when I'm at someone's house, when I'm standing for the flag or I'm praying. I wear it inside my house and the store. For the most part I wear it all the time.

When my mom and dance would dance,my mom would hold his hat in her right hand that rested on his shoulder. That way,he could remove his hat to show her respect but Not get his hat stolen. My dad told me ,"never dance with a woman with your hat on."

As a daily hat wearer, A crowded casual restaurant is no place to take off a $300.00 hat, especially if there is no designated place to put it. The best place for it may be on your head. Common sense will steer your correctly in this situation

@cesarvazquez4658

2 жыл бұрын

I like your point

@christinefilas9392

Жыл бұрын

Must be nice to be able to spend that kind of money on an accessory

@big-daddy-o8576

Жыл бұрын

​@@christinefilas9392 How much to you ladies spend on purses? ;)

I think historically, cowboys took their hats off at the table because if they didn’t dust would fall into their food. Definitely never touch my hat! Especially if it’s on my head! I think that is why concealed carry became popular…don’t touch another man’s hat! LOL

@ElectronicsForFun

2 жыл бұрын

Poker made concealed carry popular, lol. The dealer cheats and you put a hole in him and nobody would have seen it coming.

I always thought it was weird that wearing a hat indoors could be considered disrespectful. Although now that I think about it, I think wearing sunglasses indoors is dumb as hell, so to each their own. I wear hats mainly to hide my fivehead😂

@xblackdog

2 жыл бұрын

It made a lot of sense during the time it was established. Way back when, everyone wore hats (not many as fancy as today, but hats none-the-less). These hats were important tools to keep you dry and warm in the rain/snow, and cool in the sun (so, to protect you from the elements). So because of this, wearing a hat indoors was the equivalent of saying "Your place is so rundown, that it's like I'm still outside, and need my hat to protect me." Nowadays most wear hats as fashion accessories, with some wearing them for utility (and often a bit of both). As such the idea that you're effectively saying someone's place is a sh*thole has worn away a lot. It also is less frowned upon because day to day life in general has become more informal, and very few places still accommodates for coats and hats anymore (which, here in Oregon where everyone still wears raincoats I have never understood).

@chris31795

2 жыл бұрын

@@xblackdog it actually goes back even further, to the medieval ages with helmets. Same concept, but add in that you thought the owner of the place was treacherous or a snake, and that you literally needed armor to protect your skull from them. Superstitions are freaking crazy. But seriously, take off your damn hat, it's rude to wear it indoors at another person's house.

@thecurvedhiltpodcast1800

2 жыл бұрын

It goes back to military customs to covers are worn outside when you go inside or "covered" area uncover it's a sign of respect rings back to WW1,WW2, vietnam golden age era since majority of the country were veterans and continued the act

@ismaelreyes2222

Жыл бұрын

@@chris31795 at another persons house yes take it off, indoors at a market or something no you don’t have to

@cweimer902

10 ай бұрын

@@thecurvedhiltpodcast1800 nope you got it wrong Chris31795 got it right. Goes back to medieval times

I agree with most of these with the exception of a couple. I wear a felt year round just cause I find it soaks up sweat better but like you said that’s just personal preference. The other is that putting a hat on a bed is bad luck. I fall into the group that believes a hag is a tool to swat cattle and wear in the rain and squash the occasional spider with. That being said putting it on a bed is no different than leaving a wrench or hammer on a bed. That’s really just my opinions though, to each their own.

@xblackdog

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the origin of the bad luck bed one is because work hats often get filthy, and putting them on your bed is kind of gross/unhygienic. Perhaps, people who did it would get sick, and given our understanding of how germs work is relatively new, the superstition began that it brought bad luck. This is purely speculation though. Also, I don't wear felt year round, but just about year round. I think the problem a lot of people run into is they don't realize they can remove the liner (or at least you usually can). The satin liners retain a ton of heat, and removing them allows the hat to breath.

Never worn 1 before but my new job requires it as part of the uniform, been hearing broke back mountain jokes for the past 3 weeks lol

@Bawby

2 жыл бұрын

That's hilarious! What kind of job is that?

@garrettconwell2364

2 жыл бұрын

I usually wear American Hat, but I got a Stetson for Christmas once and heard the same jokes all the time lol

He's wearing his hat further back than I wear mine in Montana. His is more the way I would wear a bonnet. A Western hat is lower, just over the eyebrows. If you've ever seen the movie "Rustler's Rapsody," I would never wear my hat that way in Hawai'i. EDIT: In Montana, we wear our hats regardless of where we are, only taking it off when we get home. The only time our hat comes off outside the house is for the American Flag. We remove it when the Flag comes into sight and stays off until the Flag leaves our sight. That's respect for the Flag and the National Anthem. RE-EDIT: If your hat isn't on your head, the best place for it is its box.

@smackdadious

2 жыл бұрын

Lol the reason why my hat is so far back is because it blocks the lights and yall wouldt be able to see my face. I usually go by the two finger rule, two fingers above the eyebrows and above the ears

@BakerBaker1-9

2 жыл бұрын

Cowboy is not a fashion statement (though it is fashionable) it's a state of mind - would love to see Montana (KY boy here) .hats off for the flag and prayer - GOD bless

@oldarthurmorgan6319

2 жыл бұрын

Mine comes off in church too to show respect to god and it'll come off when I'm talking to someone I have HIGH respect for like my grandpas

@MYSTICWARLOCKMODE

2 жыл бұрын

You wear a bonnet way back past your hair line so what are you on about? Also the boxes are for transporting the hat to the customer, who keeps the box lol.

@mikekuczynski1552

2 жыл бұрын

Yup

Personally i was taught the seasonsof the hat and my familywas strict, but my family has adapted and at this point we jus say "It's America, wear what ya want" cause shoot personally i wear straw year round unless theres a special occasion such as a weddin or something then i switch up to a felt. I jus like straw cause i like cooler air year round, shii even if theres a blizzard 🤣

I've been wearing Western wear for a year now. I did like the refresher.

One of the exceptions to the felt when it’s cold, straw when it’s hot rule is the niche of the horse breed show world. In Paints, Pintos, and Quarter horses, almost everyone used felt black hats all year round as a part of the uniform. Maybe that is changing now but it’s still the primary dress hat used. I believe this is due to the felt hats being for formal events.

Great information is the norm coming from you, thanks again, looking forward to seeing more of your videos, and nice hat that you are wearing

@smackdadious

3 жыл бұрын

thanks, I try my best haha. I am looking forward to making new content and improving with video! thanks, I like it a lot too. It is my every day straw

I agree with all of these. A more simple way I perform the Respect the Ladies rule is if I’m out and about and introducing myself to a woman I don’t know, I remove the hat. Or if it’s somebody’s mother/grandmother that I know, I remove the hat. Respectful to all of those you need to make a good impression with and you don’t have to keep taking your hat off every time your female friends want to talk

When I take my hat off in a restaurant I put it on my knee. Putting it on the table seems just as rude as leaving it on in my opinion.

I have been wearing cowboy hats, everyday, for years. My cowgirl g/f wears them often, especially if we're horseback. We were riding the other day and when we got off and went to tie our horses up, I went to kiss her, and neither of us thought about our hats. Bam! Hat brim collision! I swatted my hat off and proceeded with my kissin'. We got a good laugh out of that.

Stuck in Michigan but born and raised in Fort Worth. I go on Friday nights to a small dance hall for line dancing. I was shocked that this girl ( acting drunker than she really was) dashed up to this young man and ripped his hat off and danced off with it and was playing with it. She was flipping it and almost dropped it. One of my friends grabbed it from her and returned to him. He was thankful. The *drunk* girl was upset and asked why we gave it back to him. He then told her it was a 200 dollar hat not a cheap 5 below hat. She rolled her eyes and said she was just playing. He said he didn't like that. Needless to say she disappeared and we made a new friend who now has become a regular at the dance hall.

Thanks man. I am new Into the cowboy hats. Soo now I am watching your videos to learn more about it. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I'm Asian Mexican, a new comer to this type of lifestyle. My wife who also is white and have been born and raised in this lifestyle. She's as western as she can be, she has been teaching me a lot about this things. and ive been learning a lot. I just respect the culture so much and plus its very cool. But learning from others, such as watching this type of videos to expand my knowledge really helps me a lot.

It's up to us to keep, respect, and teach the traditions. Just like this video is doing. God bless brother.

I appreciate your answer about my question. Good job man 👍🏼

@smackdadious

2 жыл бұрын

Glad i could help man

Yea but tbh my felt stetson is so nice i wanna wear it year round but it does get hot af, i might get a nicer or better looking straw later on idk tho

@smackdadious

3 жыл бұрын

I feel you, felt hats feel so nice to wear. If it didn't get so hot and humid down here I would wear my felt more often as well

@sprisier7953

3 жыл бұрын

My felt hat ain’t hot at all. I spend hours outside working on a hot summer day with it on and never had a problem.

@smackdadious

3 жыл бұрын

@@sprisier7953 glad you got somethin that works for you

@zatanna-xyt2606

3 жыл бұрын

I got a Resistol George Strait Kingman 10X Shantung Panama Straw this one came from Boot Barn

@zatanna-xyt2606

3 жыл бұрын

But his that a good straw hat it was $105

First off, I love your videos. What hat shape style do you wear? I like it! Hope you don't mind me asking. Keep the videos coming brother.

@smackdadious

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy! The crown is called a Gus, and I like to have the front of the brim more narrow.

Enjoyed the etiquette pardner, nice presentation! 👍

Thanks for your video. Im german and love to wear cowboy hats. germans are so strange. they are looking at me like im a reptile or something like that. i wear a black cowboy hat, black tshirt, black jeans and black harley davidson boots.

@smackdadious

2 жыл бұрын

No problem man, glad you enjoyed! Just tell them your dressing like the man in black aka Johnny cash

@chriswinchester6268

2 жыл бұрын

@@smackdadious kzread.info/dash/bejne/apqf2tiTZa7dd6w.html there you can see my cowboy hat. i ficking love cowboy hats! wish i could move to the usa!

@oldarthurmorgan6319

2 жыл бұрын

Fucking legend u are sir

@smackdadious

2 жыл бұрын

@@oldarthurmorgan6319 no, Arthur Morgan is a legend

@RBEmerson

2 жыл бұрын

Much as I like my hats, I leave them home when I'm in Germany. A) Their house, their rules. B) "Even think about wearing that on the plane, and it's the last thought you'll have on this earth". I happen to have this thing about my wife, who just happens to be from Germany. The hats stay home, my wife's blood pressure drops, and I keep my thoughts to myself. Tscha, so geht's. Halt die Ohren steif, es könnte schlimmer sein.

You forgot to take it off in church always keep it off until you leave. Put it back on when you’re going outside of Church and if a woman takes your hand off at the dance floor or anywhere really it means she’s interested.

I was taught to always set it on its crown and to not wear it at the dinner table. I never heard about the bed one. But my daddy was a Marine so he seldom wore a cover indoors.

Nice cowboy hat I wear cowboy hat and cowboy boots and cowboy clothes all the time it looks good on a person feels good and it's comfortable cowboy style I live in the city and I enjoy watching your films thank you

The intro 👍😂 also my hair tends to push any type of hat off of my head lol. I’ve lost so many hats in my life. 🤣

@smackdadious

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, I like my hair short cause long hair is a lot of work lol

@Mmaulin12

3 жыл бұрын

@@smackdadious to each his own, but my friends like my ponytail lol

@hittinitsidways

3 жыл бұрын

Stampede strings save hats lol

My rule of when to wear my straw versus my felt is, if the leather band makes me sweat, I put on my straw. And if it's non sweat weather I go back to my felt.

Cowboy Hats FTW!

Nice job young man! Lot's of variation out there-- I'm a by the brim, felt always and never, ever put you're hat on a bed puncher! Oh, and don't touch my hat!!

@Mmaulin12

2 жыл бұрын

I just don’t touch anyone in general lol that goes for hats of any type, lanyards, or what have you. Exception: if you’re hanging out with me and you trip, I will not hesitate to grab you to keep you from falling.

The only time I have ever removed someone else’s hat was during the national anthem.

i dont eve wear cowboy has but i might just because of that one video of owen wilson saying "its hard to be in a bad mood if im wearing a cowboy hat"

I wear a felt flat brim. And I keep it facedown so that you cant see the band on the inside and I like my hat flat for me the up taper doesnt fit me or look good

A long time ago in front of a bar in Austin, I saw a guy flip a man's cowboy hat off his head. I suspect he must have known he was going to start a fight, but I can't imagine he expected the level of butt whoopin' he was about to receive. It was severe. Don't do that.

@christinefilas9392

Жыл бұрын

There always has to be an asshole.

Thank you for doing this. It helped !!!!!!!!!!

Great video man

Thanku sir,I appreciate ur hints.

That's a very beautiful hat, and in my opinion, Bangoras are the most underrated Cowboy hat of all time.

I always take my hat off even if it’s a ball-cap when I’m going to eat because I don’t want any dirt or anything that could be on the brim to roll off onto the table. I think this is where the etiquette originated from.

A little historical context as well. The Hat has been a symbol of affluence and status since ancient times. It's also in modern times analogous to the idea of the "helmet" especially those hats built for a specific purpose rather than decoration or opulence. The cowboy hat definitely falls into the latter group. As such it would be customary to doff your hat in a show of peace as its a symbolic gesture that you are showing voluntary vulnerability to someone else. This eventually came to be common etiquette in general with headwear, or at least the more formal types which cowboy hats kind if satisfy a sort of in-between if workweek and formal wear. This is just my two cents. I dont really have any historic sources at hand but if needed I can look some up as I'm recalling from memory. I have been lucky enough to inherit my grandfather's Resistol. It's a treasure that I maintain and holds even more significance than if it were just mine alone. Cheers, jeep up the good work!

When you place the hat on the crown, it keeps the luck from spilling out.

thanks for the great information my friend

As a Mexican, I honestly feel like if you weren’t raised already knowing these things, you probably shouldn’t even wear one.

@KONEIL1775

2 жыл бұрын

There has been a lot of Yanks and left coasters(California, Oregon, Washington) moving to states like Montana, Texas etc. where people grew up wearing cowboy hats. They thought it was cool, so they started wearing them too. They are even writing articles on what they think 'Western' style is, and how the people they adopted the style from are doing it wrong 🤣

@xblackdog

2 жыл бұрын

@@KONEIL1775 To be fair, Oregon is 100% a state where wearing a wide brimmed hat is beneficial. It's a temperate rainforest here (and desert in a lot of the state too), and I don't know how "cowboy" hats ever fell out of use for hoods (especially given Oregon's abundance of beaver fur). That's not to say that Portlanders don't ruin everything they touch though (and please understand we're held hostage by Portland, both economically and politically). If you come here, and go outside of the shitholes that are Portland, Salem, and Eugene you'll find Oregon isn't much different from Montana or Wyoming. It's all farmland, forrest, or desert. You'd be pretty hard-pressed to find anyone with anything good to say about Portland, or Kate "flush it down" Brown.

@joelglanton6531

2 жыл бұрын

I hear that. I'm from southern nevada and back in the early '90s and before it was much more "western" here. Then there came an influx of both people from the blue states and big cities, and Mexicans. The Mexicans are great and mostly conservative hard workers and help make this place closer to what it once was, they also brought an abundance of shops that sell really good boots and belts and palm hats- the other folks I mentioned can go back where they came from lol.

@noname-gp6hk

Жыл бұрын

@@KONEIL1775 yeah that's me and I'm trying to assimilate into the culture instead of bringing California with me.

There are signs still up in the old dance halls here in Texas that say NO HATS ON DANCE FLOOR

Well, I think I followed the #6 so much, I forgot #2-5. #1 is just survival instinct, though.

I stumbled across your video. Thought fuck it. I started laughing so hard I was crying with rule #1. Good video dude.

Thank you! I'm editing a manuscript where the man removes his Stetson and puts it on the table, so I was able to add "brim up."

I just bought my first cowboy hat. Thanks for the tips...

@smackdadious

Жыл бұрын

Yeah man, glad you got something out of it. What did you end up getting?

@developer101

Жыл бұрын

@@smackdadious I got this one: www.bullhidehats.com/felt-hats/fashion-felt-collection/thunderbird-0

Here in New Zealand cowboy hats can be called "common" if you're experienced! But us Māori people like the old farm style brims for the gardening:edit: and fashion!

"Affairs of State must take precidence over the Affairs of State." @ 1:40 Fact Checked: TRUE

@JM-rp9qf

2 жыл бұрын

You comment too much woman

My guidelines came from an 83 Montana cowboy generally the same although you can let a kid or a woman touch or momentarily wear your hat, only take it off if there is a safe place to put it, boot are not required as a cowboy should have the proper tools and boots are not always the right tool (I think the context was fishing and driving) My favorite thing he said wasn’t a rule but it’s a funny statement “don’t wear a Mule hat its called that because you look like a dumb a** when you wear one”.

" you don't have to abide by these" ...#1 you do need to abide by!

Where I’m from if you put on someone else’s hat you’re basically asking them take you to bed. Keep that in mind when you think it’s cool to ask a dude if you can try on his hat.

Excellent video and a good review of good manners for men which is badly needed these days. Your straw cowboy hat is stunning, may I ask the brand and x rating?

@smackdadious

Жыл бұрын

That hat is a rafter C. It is one of Cavenders brands. I think it is either 10 or 20x it has since worn off and I dont remember lol. It was around 75 bucks when I got it, and now it is 95 bucks around a year and a half later

Wow Smackdadious you didn't tell me you had a large channel here, I got 8 out of ten. I do sit on the bed with it on, but no hat touches the bed though. Aaand there is that restaurant combo -bar thing. I take it off when I eat walk to the bar put it on, and then I am good anywhere after that ritual. 🤣 And When I wear a cowboy hat in Texas I use all etiquettes, up in Michigan they don't know what etiquette is, much less a real cowboy hat so it doesn't matter!😂 See on JC's channel soon!

@smackdadious

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah it just kinda blew up. Ypu passed the etiquette test if there ever was one lol. Glad to see you here man and same to you, those live streams are always fun!

Also, if you are going to a fancy dinner or event, you wear a felt hat to look a lil more fancy

Hell yeah brother

I was always told that you are not required by decent manners to remove your hat except in the presence of ladies or superiors.

I have a question for everyone here. I am really new into wearing cowboy hats and clothes. How can a guy and a girl dance when both are wearing hats? I am kind of scared that I will pull off her hat while we’re dancing. Any rules ideas or suggestions? Thank You

@markstolarski9525

2 жыл бұрын

This is generally how we do it down here in my small Texas town and the surrounding area. The gentleman tilts his hat back as the couple walks onto the dance floor (just enough to clear her hat) and the lady wears her hat as she normally would. At the end of the dance, the gentleman straightens his hat as they leave the dance floor. Being 5'6", I learned years ago to also tilt my hat back when dancing with a taller lady, even if she is only slightly taller or sometimes even my height. I learned this the hard way, after I dinged a friend in her eye with the brim of my hat.

Military hat etiquette is Remove it going in doors, or sometimes when eating, if eating outside i might not. Even with a ball cap I still sort of follow the same rules. I take hat off for the Anthem, being I live now in Florida and wear shorts a bit more I agree with some on here that you wear some Boots when you wear a "cowboy hat", I had a leg injury but I wear old military boots, leather work boots, "cowboy" boots but boots with ya C-Hat. I got a couple other brim caps I wear with my shorts But i generally agree.. And you right dont mess with another man's hat. I was wearing my military hat just on leave and my older uncle took it off my head an tried to wear it. I warned him he didnt earn the right and he better give it back or there would be hell to pay. Never mess with a man's Hat. One must not break that rule to try it

Good vid.

I never lay one of my hats on my bed. I believe in that. That’s the sign of someone laying their hat to sleep.

@bernardpaul441

2 жыл бұрын

Historically, it was done to prevent the transfer of any hat borne vermin to someone's sleeping place. The "Good Old Days" sure were nasty.

good tutorial

@smackdadious

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it man!

When people come into my house, you take your hat off you take work boots off. Take a seat ill get you a beer kick back. Ill holla when dinner is readdy..

What brim shape is that? Thinking about getting my hat shaped liked that maybe

@smackdadious

2 жыл бұрын

There are so many names and variations of the brim that i dont know what this one would be called. My brim came close to what it is i just asked them to roll it in a bit and dip the front forward. All i know is that the crown is a guss cause thats my favorite lol

@PUNISHERMHS_2021

2 жыл бұрын

@@smackdadious thanks for the reply man! Love your channel

Generational differences....went to Las Vegas for the NFR in 2021. Went to a sit down restaurant. I took off my hat and placed it crown down on the table while others (younger) around me ate with their hats still on.

I like to wear my (crushable, open crown, felt) hat over my ears, meaning I tuck them under when it's cold here in MT. How do you guy feel about that?

@RBEmerson

2 жыл бұрын

Ears get warm, don't fall off? There's your answer. Whatever gets the job done, son.

I saw a comment below about it being okay to let a kid or woman wear your hat. I'm okay with letting a child try on my hat. It makes the child happy, is good "PR" for the cowboy image, and can make a positive influence on the child's future thoughts. Just make sure you help them with the hat. I'm also okay with letting a lady try on my hat, but keep in mind there are two scenarios. Some will come and ask to try it on. Usually these are the younger ones, maybe their first time in a country bar or at a rodeo. They probably want to take pictures or see how they look in hats. Or maybe they are doing it as a way to strike up a conversation with you. Just watch for the ones that want to walk over to their friends and show it off. I've never had one try to steal a hat, but it would still be easy to lose each other in a crowd. Then there are the other ladies, the ones that know an old rodeo tradition (that I don't hear about anymore). There's an old saying, "Everything under a cowboy's hat belongs to him." Part of that is that she has to take it and put it on herself; you cannot put it on her. I've met a few ladies that have grabbed my hat and put it on, and I look at them and say, "Do you know what you just offered me?" then I explain about "everything under a cowboy's hat" and that she just offered to take me home. Not one of them knew what she did, but I was also in places like Houston, Las Vegas, and other big cities.

I'm from Tennessee and I am an old bull rider. I hate how people wear their hat inside and while eating. Exactly, it shows respect.

And guideline 6 is the most important one!

At the golf clubs it is considered impolite and incorrect etiquette to wear ones golf cap or hat when one comes into the clubhouse. I guess there is some logic because one wears a cap or hat to shade one from the sun and other elements and one expects that the clubhouse is sheltered from the said elements… I love my hat collection. And I try very hard to keep them lying on the crown in their boxes or else I block them up with newspaper and let them rest. It is only the ones that are in regular use that are hung on the hat stand at the house entrance.

Nice guidelines, but... I don't take off my hat indoors because I don't take off my underwear when I visit a friend either 🤠 Kind regards

Do a tutorial on hat shaping

@smackdadious

3 жыл бұрын

Id like to at some point, but right now I would recommend people go to a western shop with a hat shaping bar to get their hats re shaped. But ill look into makin a video about it in some capacity at some point, thanks for the suggestion!

Thanks for the video. Love the hat, can't find it online, is it available online? Cheers 👍

@smackdadious

2 жыл бұрын

On cavenders website its an open crown rafter c cowboy hat. I got this one in store and shaped into a guss

@wazclark

2 жыл бұрын

@@smackdadious Sad news... they don't ship to Australia. Thanks for the reply!

@smackdadious

2 жыл бұрын

@@wazclark damn, sorry man

It’s easy to remember. If you go inside, take off your hat.

Hey man, I have question… where do I get “the perfect cowboy hat for me”?

@smackdadious

2 жыл бұрын

Thats a tough question. I dont know you, what your preferences are, or your head shape and size. I have a video that can help you pick out a hat, but youd have to figure out what would be "perfect" you might like something when you first start wearing a hat, then your preference changes and evolves over time. I know that probably isn't the answer you were lookin for but i hope it helps

@SuperAbeLuis

2 жыл бұрын

If your ever in Colorado, check out Rocky Mountain hats and boots in grand junction, custom made, and can’t beat good service, the owner has been making hats for a long time

Confusing part for a new hat wearer trying not to break any etiquette. I read and see in many places that say always lay the hat crown side down. They they go on to say never expose the inside of the hat to others. So still trying to figure out how to lay the hat upside down without the inside showing?

This is for us older dudes, remember Bum Phillips never wore his hat in the Astrodome??

@texasbtc

5 ай бұрын

Luv Ya Blue

I wear my hat backwards all the time to piss people off you know me 🤣

@gladrooster1155

3 жыл бұрын

Also number one hat rule is there is no hat rule

Only problem I’m losing hair haha so I always got a backup baseball cap if I take my cowboy hat off

@smackdadious

2 жыл бұрын

I gotcha man. If I start balding id probably just shave it all off and rock being bald, I wear my hat so much I probably wouldn't notice it much lol

Smackdadious I have a question for you, Should the cowboy hat be strictly worn only when wearing cowboy boots? I think if someone is not wearing boots, they should not wear the cowboy hat1

@smackdadious

2 жыл бұрын

Good question, ive seen it look weird before without boots and ive seen it work. I wear a cheap staw when i go swimming with swim trunks so i guess it depends

@toddgraham6006

2 жыл бұрын

@@smackdadious well I think if someone is wearing plain all black leather shoes, it doesnt look bad.

@joelglanton6531

2 жыл бұрын

The only footwear besides my shoes for skateboarding are boots- this is the best way to avoid such a problem.

Your cool

I wear broad brimmed hats all the time. I wish today, some restaurants and other places would go back to the providing spaces like they did in the 30s 40s and early 50s where one could place their hats while eating.

@Apollyon67

2 жыл бұрын

You and me Both! Cracker Barrel is about the only chain that has a hat/coat rack any more.