What about the custom of taking hats off for the national anthem? Is that still considered a sign of respect, or is is out-dated?
I'm reminded of a story my brother told of a trip to a nation that, while on friendly terms with the US, was leaning totalitarian. He and his colleagues decided to take in a soccer game (football for the rest of the world). As usual, they played their national anthem at the start, but the announcer said to "Please rise and place your hands over your heart for the national anthem", or words to that effect.What about the custom of taking hats off for the national anthem? Is that still considered a sign of respect, or is is out-dated?
What about the custom of taking hats off for the national anthem? Is that still considered a sign of respect, or is is out-dated?
I'm reminded of a story my brother told of a trip to a nation that, while on friendly terms with the US, was leaning totalitarian. He and his colleagues decided to take in a soccer game (football for the rest of the world). As usual, they played their national anthem at the start, but the announcer said to "Please rise and place your hands over your heart for the national anthem", or words to that effect.
They of course stood up, but figured that they're not citizens and didn't need to put their hands over the hearts - until the security people started zeroing in on them, and they quickly complied.
So, while I agree it's a sign of respect (national anthems getting special privileges), it's also something deserving of deeper thought and examination.
Are you saying security should enforce taking off hats at Flame Tree?
What about the custom of taking hats off for the national anthem? Is that still considered a sign of respect, or is is out-dated?