Hats Doching Research Paper

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Gentlemen have to deal with their hats, their cloaks, their swords and their hands. They might kiss their own hand, and bow. Typically, a gentleman removes his hat from his head with his right hand and kisses his left hand. If he needs to use his right hand for something like, to take a ladies hand for a dance or to offer a gift, he may change his hat to his left hand and kiss his right hand or the gift in his right hand. A man usually goes through these operations as it is a polite thing to do and it shows that you are a wealthy and respectful gentlemen. The hat doffing is more meaningful and the bow is deeper, the higher up the social scale the other person is. Between equals, the shorter version might be more of a gesture to touch the hat

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