0
Nid01 Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Raise hat

Hi there . What do English people say when they want to show respect to someone by raising or lifting hat ? ie what is said in this case . Your help is appreciated . Thanks in advance .
  

Top answer

nid01 What do English people say when they want to show respect to someone by raising or lifting their ha t? Odd question. They raise their hat.

— CalifJim

  • nid01 What do English people say when they want to show respect to someone by raising or lifting their ha t?
  • Odd question.
  • They raise their hat.
  • It's a non-verbal gesture.
  • They don't say anything — certainly not "I'm raising my hat to show respect"!
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

9 Answers
0
nid01What do English people say when they want to show respect to someone by raising or lifting their hat?
Odd question. They raise their hat. It's a non-verbal gesture. They don't say anything — certainly not "I'm raising my hat to show respect"!

CJ
0
0
Thanks for replying . Well , my question might look odd , but I just wanted to know if they say anything when they raise their hats . Anyway , thanks again for replying ..... Any more replies are welcomed ...
0
0
nid01I just wanted to know if they say anything when they raise their hats.
Of course, they can say things, but what they say doesn't have anything to do with raising their hats. They can say whatever is appropriate to the situation. "Welcome". "Please have a seat". "I must go now". "Enjoy your trip".

CJ
0
0
The situation I mean is when you wanna show respect or appreciation for something great done or you liked . You might say : I raise my hat to you for your reply .... Is it possible ?
0
0
nid01I raise my hat to you for your reply .... Is it possible ?
Yes, but not usually for something so inconsequential as a reply. That expression is used for more substantial accomplishments. At least, that's how I use it. You don't hear the expression much in ordinary conversation.

I raise my hat to you for how you stood up to the opposition yo
0
0
If you are talking literally about raising one's hat, note that this is seldom done today because most men no longer wear a hat.

Clive
0
0

I'd like to thank Mr. CalifJim for his courtesy . Thanks a lot from the depth of my heart . And thanks again for being patient with me . Wishing u all the best . Have a nice time .

0
0
You're very welcome. Emotion: smile

CJ
0
0

It is an old-fashioned sign of respect, often to a woman they know slightly. For instance my Dad would say good morning and raise his hat upon meeting a neighbour we were friendly with. Last time I saw it done, I was working in a shop; I was out on an errand for my boss and met one of our favourite customers. We smiled and said "Good morning," and he raised his hat to me - leaving the other, y

0

Related Questions