Taking the hat off before the nation anthem

Question

Hey america it is me again, i am a little confused on why we take our hat off before the national anthem, and dont give me no **** on it being respectful, i dont take off my ******* pants before the national anthem. I think we are being brainwashed.

Answer 1

If you take your pants off for the anthem, you would be on YouTube and Jimmy Kimmel Show and you'd be famous.   What's the worst that could happen?  One hour in a holding cell.  THen straight to the tv stations. /

Answer 2

It is not being brain washed. It is a sign of respect and remembrance of those who have so valiantly died so that our country can be free. I personally do not see what taking your pants off has anything to do with respect I can guarantee that the only thing in them is the lack of manhood (your comments prove that)

Answer 3

I just take it off because everyone else does,  I don't really know the reason except I don't want to rock the boat,  but if I see you with your hat still on during that stupid song I won't hate on you, do what you want.

Answer 4

For respect  

Answer 5

Its the same reason you take your hat off for a lady, or when you enter a church. Its common courtesy.  

Answer 6

think of it as a rule

just follw the rules and there will be order

don't be a smart azz, pay respect to your country, other country, man and woman, and elderlys, gees

Answer 7

yes take your hat off  , and those little round c-d sized ones too.

Answer 8

We are honoring long-held traditions, not being brainwashed. I would hope you don't take off your pants, we (the general public) don't wish to see

The removal of the hat and the handshake originated with medieval Knights. They would lift the visor on their helmet and show their face as a sign of respect, and hold out their empty hand to show they held no weapon. The military salute evolved out of this custom, as did the removal of headgear indoors. Eventually the tradition was passed on to men of all walks of life . . . nobility as well as servants and slaves. After the Dark Ages, manners and etiquette grew to become an essential part of everyday life, and the handshake and the removal of the hat became signs of a civilized culture.

If you refuse to remove your hat out of contempt, much like refusing to shake someone's hand, then fine. You have made a conscious choice to buck society. However, if you don't remove your hat because of ignorance, then it makes you look foolish and uneducated. It would be the same as not knowing what to do when someone held out their hand for you to shake.

Need a refresher on when you should remove your hat? Here are a few guidelines:

A man should remove his hat outdoors (and indoors):

(1) when he is being introduced to someone

(2) while talking with a woman, an elder, or a a person of prominence

(3) while the National Anthem is being played, or your country's Flag is passing

(4) at a funeral, or during the passing of a funeral procession

Indoors, a man should always remove his hat, especially in a home, church, or restaurant except:

(1) in some public places such as airports

(2) In retail stores

(3) while seated at the counter of a diner or cafe

(4) in the foyers of office buildings or hotels

(5) if both hands are busy carrying packages

If in doubt, remove you hat. It is considered a sign of contempt and disrespect to leave your hat on when it would be proper to remove it.

Answer 9

its just to show respect whateves it dosent really matter why do you really care