You may continue to "play" by yourself, good sir. I have no need to engage in such an exchange with someone who is not willing to participate in a manner which reflects intellectual honesty. As you continue to mischaracterize my argument, I see no need to continue. It is more than obvious...
I'm not sorry that my more academic tone offends your sensibilities of what is or is not proper on the internet.
You are simply projecting your gripes about modern society on to me. It is quite clear, whether intentional or not, you simply cannot process my argument. You haven't...
Grammatical and syntax errors not withstanding, you've completely failed to engage the topic at hand.
You actually don't know what I know, in spite of your insistence otherwise. Your continued assertions, for example, that we live in a "if it feels good to you, just do it" society belie your...
This is exactly what I am talking about. If there is no offense taken, the action is not offensive, it is only an action.
Other than citing hat etiquette, nobody can ever explain why such actions are inherently and objectively 'rude' in such a context. I would love to hear that reasoning...
You are more than free to not respect my academic discipline if you so wish. But at least do me the courtesy of at least attempting to understand what I'm saying before you dismiss it. "Sounds good, looks good" is not what this social scientist is advocating.
Moreover, Post is not in any...
Like I said, I don't really think you understand what I'm saying. Your response doesn't answer the questions I'm asking.
What you are describing above is the social construction of etiquette, which is what I described. In my specific field, the seminal piece on "norm lifecycles" is written...
Whoo, time to play catch up on this thread a bit.
GDurand: Ahh yes summer in the city! Great looking VS. Granite is such a great shade of grey.
Jeff: Nice score! Is it silverbelly or more towards a shade of taupe?
TJones: Is that a modern Stetson cap? I like the fabric on that one.
Sam...
Well, we have at least two folks who think you're rude and selfish for doing so. I will remove my hat in an upscale restaurant, or one where an appropriate place exists for me to keep it (one of my favorite coffee shop does indeed have hat hooks, I remove my hat every time I go in and sit down...
Oh, so you do understand my argument, but you chose to deliberately distort that argument in your above reply? How gentlemanly and respectful of you. "Golden Era" rules of propriety get curiouser and curiouser.
No, I understand your position. However, your argument is predicated on the...
It's apparent to me, based on this reply, that something isn't translating to you. Your reply here is a straw man fallacy.
What can I do to help you better understand my argument?
Rude to whom? As I said, if a majority no longer accepts it as rude, then it is not rude.
As far as slob, again, you are relying on arbitrary rules that have no objective value. Who decides what is proper?
Let's break this statement down.
Please explain why it is rude.
My position is that all rules of etiquette are inherently arbitrary and subject to change over time.
As I understand your argument, you are saying that the act itself is inherently rude. What is your justification for this...
Because it's not a cogent argument.
No, it's not based on your conceptions of courtesy and respect. Nobody goes around wearing a hat indoors thinking "yeah, that'll stick it to the man!" They go around wearing hats indoors because nobody else cares whether or not they take it off and they...
No, you misunderstand. I am not passing judgment on hat etiquette. I am merely stating that, in the context of America in 2013, it is not generally considered rude to break from hat etiquette.
I am not advocating that you "give in" to anything. In fact, if you see past FL threads on hat...
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