National Anthem -- I'm confused and curious

[kz_blogorambling]

Following up with something Biggirl mentioned on the SDMB...

When I was young I was taught that national anthem protocol included standing, facing the flag, and paying respectful attention. Men were to remove hats. I was not taught to hold my hand over my heart. Although this appears to be entirely in line with "official protocol," (ETA: or not!) there has apparently been a kerfuffle over this. If I were running for office, what I was taught might get me in hot water publicly. This makes me wonder if my experience was unusual, or related to the time or place where I grew up.

So, a poll.

[Poll #1082478]

Here's what I'm pretty sure my elders were following when I was taught the national anthem:
http://www.menc.org/guides/patriotic/reprise.pdf

Comments

Re: Taught Shmaut

[geobabe1.livejournal.com]

You're supposed to face the actual flag.

Re: Taught Shmaut

[js-africanus.livejournal.com]

zomg! Brilliant userpic for the thread. ^_^

Re: Taught Shmaut

[davew0071.livejournal.com]

Well, where I usually sit (somewhere along the right field line), I'm facing the actual flag and the DiamondVision board.

It's just that I'm not looking at the actual flag.