Never handle your hat by the crown. This leaves fingerprints and breaks down the fabric. Always take a hat by the brim, and adjust it on your head by holding it by the front and back of the brim
The safest place to keep your hat is on your head
When you take it off, place it upside down on her crown. Otherwise it will lose its shape
Never leave your hat in a hot car, or on a radiator, or next to any heat source. Otherwise it will shrink
For the same reason mentioned above, if you are in the rain and your hat gets wet, let it dry slowly
Never put hats on top of each other. This may damage them due to the difference in size between the hats
Clean it once a week with a brush (counterclockwise for a felt hat). Alternatively, you can steam it to help the hair to come back. When it starts to become dusty, it is advisable to have it cleaned by a professional
If you lend your hat to someone, present it to them upside down. Otherwise, if he or she is not careful, he or she is likely to put his or her hat on backwards. This is bad luck as well as being bad looking
When you meet a woman, tip your hat towards her
Take off your hat if you sit at a table to eat. Leave it on if you are at the counter.