podcastsinenglish Level 1.161 Hats off!
Aug 27, 2020
Jackie and Richard dive into the fascinating world of headwear, contrasting cozy winter woolly hats with stylish summer sun protection. They share personal hat anecdotes, from bobble hats to Panama hats. Travel tales include the unique construction of Vietnam's conical non-la hats, while they debunk sombrero myths and explore the bowler hat's historical significance. The discussion wraps up with the enduring tradition of the flat cap across various cultures, leaving listeners curious about their own headwear habits.
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Match Hat To The Season
- Wear headgear seasonally: warm woolly hats in winter and sun-protective hats or scarves in summer.
- Choose headwear to solve the immediate problem: warmth or sun protection.
Personal Hat Habits
- Jackie and Richard both wear woolly hats in winter, some knitted by Jackie, and Richard often wears baseball caps in summer.
- Richard also owns a durable Panama hat described as "quite hard wearing."
Design Reflects Function
- Conical non la hats are shaped to protect workers from the sun while working in rice paddies.
- They are made from palm, bamboo, or coconut leaves, not straw.