When is it too early to put on your pajamas? Not an issue for you? It will be when you enter the land of old coot and cootessa-ville. Let\u2019s see \u2013 early bird special dinner at four o\u2019clock \u2013 winter sun sets around five \u2013 you\u2019re not planning on going anywhere – no one\u2019s coming over for a visit \u2013 is it okay to get into your jammers? And, settle in for the night? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emily Post doesn\u2019t cover the subject! Google is of no help \u2013 It\u2019s an issue you have to deal with on your own. What to do? What would people think if they knew you were jammered up by seven o\u2019clock? Seven, because you certainly can\u2019t watch the national news in your night clothes. Wouldn\u2019t that be disrespectful to the country, the world? As long as the newscasters are wearing dresses, suits and ties you have to stay dressed in your day clothes. As soon as they sign off, the question rears its ugly head, \u201cIs it too early to get into my pajamas?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What would happen if someone dropped by or the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts or high school athletes rang your bell in hopes of selling you cookies, light bulbs or candy bars? Would you even answer the door? Best to have a long coat hanging in the hallway by the front door. In case the bell rings. Two problems solved – #1 the bell ringer will never know you\u2019re wearing your pajamas – #2 if they are selling some real junk, like they sometimes do: magazines, greeting cards and the like, you can say, \u201cSorry, I\u2019m on my way out; won\u2019t you come back another time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, go ahead; put on your pajamas as early as you want. You won\u2019t find this in an etiquette book or by asking Google. If you want to see it in writing, go to www.oldcootwisdom.blogspot.com and scroll down to the page titled \u2013 \u201cPajama Time.\u201d The blog is the only known authority on old coot etiquette. <\/p>\n\n\n\n