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malthaussen

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15. In public, that is the correct etiquette if not in uniform.

Wed Jul 5, 2023, 10:29 AM

Jul 2023

One should also take of his hat if he is wearing one -- I wonder how many people do that these days?

I was once the extra man in a ROTC color guard for a baseball game. We dressed in Revolutionary War artillery uniforms. When the Anthem was played (no grandstanding "professional" singers then), I wasn't sure whether to salute or put my hat over my heart. I decided that since it was really a costume and not a legitimate uniform, I'd do the latter.

-- Mal

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Do you put your hand over your heart when the National Anthem is playing? [View all] RamblingRose Jul 2023 OP

No. That's not what I was taught in school, sixty years ago. Mister Ed Jul 2023 #1

We were taught to place our hand over our heart during the Anthem when I was a kid in the early 80's happybird Jul 2023 #4

Same here. badhair77 Jul 2023 #5

Same here, 50ish years ago. YDogg Jul 2023 #16

I stand Tetrachloride Jul 2023 #2

Stand, but fully support those who kneel. Silent Type Jul 2023 #3

+++ quaint Jul 2023 #12

I do NOT - but I SING...... MyOwnPeace Jul 2023 #6

Nope Solly Mack Jul 2023 #7

Yes synni Jul 2023 #8

Yes. It is a matter of habit, especially at a baseball game. ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2023 #9

I don't. But, I'm usually bamagal62 Jul 2023 #10

I do.. but I am always scared that it will stop beating and I find out early -- n/t lapfog_1 Jul 2023 #11

I spent most of 30-40 MuseRider Jul 2023 #13

I used to for the pledge of allegiance as a kid BlueKota Jul 2023 #14

In public, that is the correct etiquette if not in uniform. malthaussen Jul 2023 #15