Why do British people like to wear hats? An analysis of the causes of British conservative character

In the major fashion shows in Britain, the only thing a model can't lack is a hat. There are all kinds of hats, some with feathers and some like works of art. It is said that British people must wear hats when they go out, and the requirements for hats are different on different occasions. It seems that a etiquette culture has been formed. Bian Xiao wants to know, can British people roughly guess other people's personalities by looking at their hats? Why do British people like wearing hats so much? Britain's conservative character is world-famous, and today Bian Xiao will look at the reasons.

Why do British people like to wear hats?

According to the relevant information compiled by Bian Xiao, British people like to wear hats for three reasons:

Wearing a hat extends social culture.

In Britain, many social customs are related to hats. If a person visits a friend, he must take off his hat before entering the room. When meeting an acquaintance in the street, a woman only needs to nod, smile or say hello to the acquaintance, while a man usually takes off his hat and salutes. This custom of taking off one's hat to show respect is also reflected in English.

The hat has a strange shape, which shows personal charm.

In the streets of Britain, people wearing hats can often be seen, not to mention women who love beauty; Fashion young men especially like soft felt hats, because they have more personality and can show their personal charm; A graceful old gentleman also needs a hat; Even the students have hats in their school uniforms.

Hats are suitable for the weather in Britain.

In addition to aesthetic, etiquette and other factors, the reporter found that British people wearing hats are also related to the weather. In Britain, ultraviolet rays are particularly strong on sunny days, and the skin dries quickly; There are a few drops of light rain on a cloudy day, mostly the kind where clothes are wet. It's really not cost-effective to open an umbrella, and it's quite cold to be naked, so it's very necessary to prepare a hat to keep out the sun and rain on sunny days and cloudy days.

An analysis of the causes of British conservative character

Most British people are conservative and unwilling to accept new things. It is estimated that it will take 20 to 40 years for the British to accept the new things in America. Until now, the worldwide metric system has not been adopted, and miles are still used; It was not until 197 1 that the monetary unit was changed to decimal. When Americans invented central air conditioning, the British refused to accept this new thing on the grounds that it was harmful to their health and continued to use fireplaces and electric stoves. The symbol animal of the British is "JohnBull", because John is the most common English name, and cows are characterized by stubbornness and clumsiness. The British referendum once rejected the government's proposal to join the euro zone, and the British people were unwilling to change. Historically, from the national system to the royal status, Britain's innovation is slower than other European countries. It is the profound tradition and rigid and conservative style that sustain the whole British society.

One reason: geographical location is an objective reason. Britain is an island country, and the English Channel cut it off from the outside world.

The second reason: the relatively feudal and conservative system is a social reason, and Britain is one of the few countries in the world that maintains a monarchy.