<p>For those who are against the hat rule, why is wearing a hat in class good?</p>
<p>I seriously cannot see a reason for them beyond 1)medical issue, and 2)vanity.</p>
<p>The first is obviously excusable, but the second is immature. You are not paying to wave a receipt in people’s faces and demanding freedom because you paid for it, you are paying to get an education; the hat issue is just part of it.</p>
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Respect isn’t an old school concept.</p>
<p>If you consider it from a different angle, texting in class is simply not a smart move. As others have pointed out, if the professor notices that you’re the kid who always texts during class, then s/he will be much less inclined to grant your request for an extension or listen to your plea for a higher mark. You won’t be taken seriously. Even when you disregard the respect issue, some actions shouldn’t be performed even if they can be.</p>
<p>And unless you’re sitting in the back row of a large auditorium with no one else around you, you can never be sure that you’re not distracting someone. The professor may not notice, but the people around you will. You might think texting is “quiet,” but it’s actually a very audible activity. I do get distracted when people around me text during class because I can hear the clicking, and it drives me nuts.</p>
<p>On the other hand, I haven’t witnessed any hat issues in class. One time, my own instructor (who was probably in his twenties) wore a baseball cap during class. I found it odd at the time but wasn’t terribly bothered. I’ve seen other students wear caps in class without any bad consequences. However, I do know a professor who does not allow any hats in class (he also doesn’t allow cellphones and laptops).</p>
<p>Are you serious? My parents didn’t fail. My parents did a great job imo. I just think wearing hats to class is normal because some classes are very early and i’m not getting out of bed without taking a shower and not putting a hat on. The last thing i want to do is go to class with unclean looking hair (only reason i typically wear a hat).</p>
<p>I don’t think hats are too rude. I’ve seen girls with cute hats on all the time and during winter like knit hats seem fine to me. I have seen very few people wearing baseball caps during class but I have seen them worn TO class. I’ve seen guys take them off before also.</p>
<p>But texting is pretty rude. I’m sure no one would want people texting when you are trying to explain something to people. Teacher’s see more than you think. All of my profs this year said on the first day that they can see people texting even though they try to hide it. One or two of them even said they weren’t going to do extra to help you or re-explain something if you were one of those people.</p>
<p>I have three really small classes (max 13 people) and I would never never never text.</p>
<p>This “Because society says so” is nonsense. As long as the hat isn’t distracting (large and too many decorations) and doesn’t block anyone’s view, then why should it matter? If the professor can say no hats, why couldn’t he say no open-toe shoes? No sweats? No gymwear? No jewelry? The reason why people wear hats:</p>
<p>1) To get away with not doing their hair or when they have a bad hair day
2) Because they want to.</p>
<p>What’s so bad about someone wearing a hat in the building because they want to? Who cares if society thinks it’s “polite” or shows “good manners”. All the examples you’ve given have a good meaning behind it being inpolite:</p>
<p>When you burp, people can smell it if they’re close to you, physical contact is a way to show friendliness and approachability, you can put dirt on a table if you put you shoes on it. What argument does “you shouldn’t wear a hat inside” has? If you’re bothered by someone wearing a hat inside, you need a hobby. NOW.</p>
<p>We are no longer in medieval times, not everyone’s in the military, and I don’t think anyone’s nobility in America. Back then, the tradition held meaning. Now, it’s an excuse for the uptight to nag.</p>
<p>^ That’s fine and dandy, more power to ya. Too bad you’re out of luck if your professor/boss disagrees.</p>
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<p>I am serious. You asked what the deal was with disrupting class by texting.</p>
<p>Now, what is the problem with going to class with hair that isn’t perfect?</p>
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If your hair is such a big deal, you can either opt out of morning classes or wake up earlier to take care of it. Either of those two would be the mature adult thing to do rather than just throwing a hat on.</p>
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I can only hope that professors did say the same for what you mentioned! But let’s not go on with this circle argument. Stick to the original topic…</p>
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They can wear a hat all they want inside a building, but a hat within a classroom setting is just out of place and rude.</p>
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Obviously you do not, but others do. Did you really have to ask?</p>
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I don’t see how hobbies have anything to do with this. </p>
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People may be “uptight” for suggesting you lose the hat, but you are just as easily stubborn for not doing so as a result of the weak reasons you gave. Ignorance and ego is no excuse for being rude.</p>
<p>Yes, wearing a hat is rude and disrespectful inside a building.</p>
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Maybe the problem is the term “respect.” How about: if you wear a hat to class, you’re dissin’ the prof. He might bust a cap on your GPA.</p>
<p>wearing a hat regularly can cause the sweat glands in your scalp to accumulate sweat, poisoning the hair follicles nearby and leading to early balding. Also, if the person in charge of your grade tells you to do something reasonable, it would be a good move to do it.</p>