Men with hats raise the hats to Ladies?

@ssh123 (31073)
India
October 3, 2006 8:02am CST
Why do they do this?
4 responses
berlynn1975
@berlynn1975 (737)
• United States
8 Jan 07
I believe having your head uncovered (having "your covers off") is considered a sign of respect.
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ssh123
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
9 Jan 07
Thanks for very meaningful response. Thanks once again.
TexasTornado
@TexasTornado (131)
• United States
13 Oct 06
Taking off the hat use to be a sign of respect and courtesy that accompanied the bow. The bow fazed out and they'd just raise the hat.
ssh123
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
13 Oct 06
thanks for your interesting response.
ssh123
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
10 Dec 06
Your response has been adjudged as the best.
Betso221
@Betso221 (1699)
• India
13 Oct 06
Men vit hats do that jst 2 show their respect for u nd welcome u.
ssh123
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
13 Oct 06
thanks for the response.
keerubai
@keerubai (582)
• India
13 Oct 06
to give respect to ladies
ssh123
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
13 Oct 06
thank you very much for your response.