I was at a high school basketball game the other day sitting with all of my friends, and my mom a few rows behind me. When the national anthem began to play I, like everyone else, reverently folded my hands and faced the flag. My mother however put her hand on her chest, as someone does when they say the Pledge of Allegiance. From 4 rows away she broke the silence and started going "psst, psst" trying to get my attention so I too would put my hand on my chess. I ignored her hoping she would just stop, and stop distracting everyone around us. After about 30 seconds I did put my hand on my chess, because I thought she was too distracting. That aside, was it more disrespectful for me to not put my hand on my chess or for her to distract others around her??
2007-12-16 14:58:04 · 7 answers · asked by Dan 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I dont think you have to put your hand on your chest for the national anthem. Military members salute. I mean, as long as you stand quietly, thats all that matters. Your mom was being rude and it sounds like she's a control freak too.
2007-12-16 15:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by Dig It 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I definitely agree with Bob.
Her lack of respect, not only for the National Anthem, but for you and the others there was a thousand times worse.
2007-12-16 23:06:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first 2 answerers, and, being totally all-American would like to add: When a parade is passing with the Color guard, it is very O.K. to place your hand over your heart as the Flag goes by--that is proper.
2007-12-16 23:18:35 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas E 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The hand on the chest is the proper position, but interrupting the anthem was ruder-it isn't like you weren't showing reverence at all.
2007-12-16 23:03:36 · answer #4 · answered by Bob C 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the others. The distraction caused by your mother was uncalled for.
2007-12-16 23:39:59 · answer #5 · answered by mariposapink 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CHEST --- CHEST. You always put your hand on your CHEST unless you aren't a citizen. If you don't learn to spell you'll never get out of high school...
2007-12-17 00:43:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i agree with all of the above people
2007-12-16 23:49:20 · answer #7 · answered by lurchthing 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋