Early Quakers absolutely refused to remove their hats
You know you are fully committed to your theology when you refuse to bare your head for absolutely anyone, including angry judges and furious kings. Early members of this sect intensely believed everyone was completely equal, meaning no fancy hat-tipping for the wealthy elite. They practically invented the stubborn refusal to conform to etiquette, preferring a dirty jail cell over polite manners.

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