Specifically, in the US. National Anthem is being sung. Everyone stands. Who can sit down?
2006-09-09 15:34:09 · 42 answers · asked by pbuchta 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Someone playing an insturment that can not be stood with (like a tuba), parapalegics
Nobody is legaly obligated to stand, its a respect thing
2006-09-09 15:35:43 · answer #1 · answered by DonSoze 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone has the right to sit during the National Anthem, but if you respect what it means and the sacrifices made and that are being made, you should stand. Just think that when the Anthem is playing, a soldier is probably under fire at that same moment.
2006-09-09 15:37:34 · answer #2 · answered by jaxn 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, anyone can say sitting. However, I believe it is very disrespectful to remain sitting while the anthem is being sung. Even if you don't believe in the words, it is courtesy to stand up!!!!
2006-09-09 15:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by Kim 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can sit down, this is a free country. It is just a show of respect to stand.
2006-09-09 15:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by Random Precision 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Foreigners
2006-09-09 15:35:32 · answer #5 · answered by MarshaMarsha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I could if I knew for sure it was going to be sung by some idiot who did not know all the words.
2006-09-09 15:38:23 · answer #6 · answered by James007 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Paraplegics
2006-09-09 15:35:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you are asking a hypothetical can ANYONE sit down, in which case yes, elderly people in a wheel chair, or just disabled people in general.
As for me, I wouldn't do it since it's like farting in a quiet room, it's awkward and people get angry. I'd do it for money though.
2006-09-09 15:35:46 · answer #8 · answered by Hermes711 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most of the time the musicians are sitting, especially if it's an orchestra.
People who are not Americans may sit, I think.
2006-09-09 15:35:44 · answer #9 · answered by BasketChick 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Anyone physically unable to stand...like people in a wheelchair or the elderly!
2006-09-09 15:35:19 · answer #10 · answered by Country Girl for Life 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋