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The hat you’re referring to is called a ‘kippah’ or ‘yarmulke.’ Wearing one is a sign of humility in the presence of G-d. The decision to wear one is largely shaped by the level of adherence to the laws of Judaism one practices. I cannot imagine, for example, an Orthodox Jewish man not wearing one, but having grown up in a Reform (more liberal) Jewish congregation, I know of many men, including my father, who do not wear one or who wear one only when in Synagogue. They don’t have to be kept on with clips, but certainly the clips help. I suppose a bald man who cannot clip it to his hair would probably use a form of double-stick, toupee-type tape.

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If it’s a clerk in a store or someone I’m unlikely to see again, I typically let it go. If it’s a new acquaintance, I’ll usually tell them that I’m Jewish but thank them for what they probably intended to be an expression of seasonal goodwill. I have had acquaintances, however, who have used the overtly offensive expression ‘Jew down’ when talking about negotiations. That’s completely different. In that instance, I’ve taken the time to tell them that, although they may not know it, such is an offensive expression. I’ll explain why and try to do all of this in as non-accusatory manner as possible.

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