2006-08-02 07:18:04 · 16 answers · asked by axelrod 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It really is only required for the Pledge of Allegiance,but Ronald Reagan started the practice of putting a hand over the heart during the anthem for show.Just place your hand over your heart during the Pledge;the US doesn't need any ostentatious affectations to make the anthem any more special.You are suppossed to stand up for both the Pledge and the Anthem(unless you physically can not);males are to remove hats,but women wearing baseball caps should remove theirs,too.Women wearing a proper hat keep their chapeau on.
2006-08-02 08:51:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are supposed to put your right hand over your heart for the pledge of allegiance. You may also do the same for the national anthem, but you should at least stand at attention while it is being played.
2006-08-02 07:22:54 · answer #2 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with B.E'.s comment that Ronald Reagon started the practice of a hand over the heart during the playing of the National Anthem.
As long as I've been alive, a man is supposed to uncover (remove his hat) and place it over his heart by using his right hand. Everyone else also are supposed to place their right hand onto their heart.
All military personnel in uniform render the hand salute, or if armed with a rifle, execute Present Arms or Rifle, Salute--at attention, of course.
I am a veteran and I salute everytime, even if in civvies.
2006-08-02 08:59:22 · answer #3 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is shown as a sign of respect when you cover your heart when reciting the Pledge or listening to the Anthem. Crossing your heart is when you pledge something..remember the old rhyme...:cross my heart and hope to die...?"
2006-08-02 07:24:00 · answer #4 · answered by Robert W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heart that's an organ and pump the blood is damaged approach finish of lifestyles. Second, the guts which retailer the feelings if damaged supply a lot anguish which effect in tears a few one come to be disappointed. Thank you.
2016-08-28 13:53:01 · answer #5 · answered by cerenzia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't cross your heart for either. You cover your heart with your right hand for both.
2006-08-02 07:22:28 · answer #6 · answered by El Pistolero Negra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't do either; I just stand out of respect. As a child, I had to do both as mandated by my teachers. As an adult, it's a choice for you to make.
2006-08-02 09:37:27 · answer #7 · answered by Apple21 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both
2006-08-02 07:21:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually both
2006-08-03 18:31:15 · answer #9 · answered by Samba Queen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do both. And I really dislike it when people don't take off their hats. That's disrespectful.
2006-08-02 07:23:33 · answer #10 · answered by deltazeta_mary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋