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 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 its crown. Otherwise, it will lose its shape.
Never leave your hat in a hot car, on a radiator, or near any heat source. Otherwise, it will shrink.
For the same reason mentioned above, if you find yourself in the rain and your hat becomes wet, let it dry slowly.
Never stack hats on top of each other. This risks damaging them due to the difference in size between the hats.
Clean it once a week with a brush (counterclockwise for a felt hat). Additionally, you can steam it to restore the nap. When it starts to get dusty, it is recommended to have it cleaned by a professional.
If you lend your hat to someone, present it to them upside down. Otherwise, if they're not careful, they might put the hat on upside down. This brings bad luck in addition to looking bad.
When you meet a woman, tilt your hat towards her.
Remove your hat if you sit at a table to eat. Leave it on if you're at the counter.
