[Andy]

That’s a good question. I am impressed you actually took the time to learn how to spell it correctly. Yarmulke is a yiddish word for skullcap. The Hebrew word that we use is kippah. Anyway, the practice dates back to Roman times. In ancient Rome, people wore headcoverings to signify they were servants. Roman Jews took to wearing the hats in temple and while praying to show that they were servants of the Lord. Gradually, they started wearing them outside as well, because they wished to show reverence for God no matter where they were. There really is no religious meaning for wearing a skullcap as opposed to a hat. Basically, they are popular because they are so light and easy to wear. If you look at orthodox Jews, they wear great big hats instead.

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[Andy]

It’s a tough question because, as you know, there are a lot of homophobes out there, and you never know how they will react to you. When that has happened to me, I usually say something like, ‘Sorry, I’m straight, but I appreciate the compliment.’ Unfortunately, not everyone responds like that. Better to wait somehow to figure out what the story is. Why put yourself at risk because of someone else’s sexual hangups? Better safe than sorry.

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