National Anthem etiquette

[Domehead]

Meaningless opinion to follow...

I carry the Saltire for the Society and the Robertson Red for the Clan:
When carrying the Saltire, I always dip the Saltire for all anthems - as many as four - in the presence of the American Colors or Flag. Head gear stays on.
When carrying the Robertson Red, I martial the banner left arms and stand attentively for all anthems until the American anthem when I place my hand on heart.
On the very rare occasions I am but marching, I stand attentively through all anthems until the American anthem when I remove my bonnet and place hand on heart.

For the record, I did eight years in the US Army and none of my personal observances may relate.

[aonghas]

In many situations like anthems, honour songs, flag songs, veterans songs, entrance of the pipes and drums etc... My wife and I stand, remove my head cover, a lot of the times we are the only ones but my respect is not measured by social conventions, just my own.

[bluebonnet]

Everything you wanted to know about Canadian Honours and Salutes: http://pch.gc.ca/eng/1287067257112/1287067387688

And for etiquette during the playing of O'Canada or God Save the Queen:

Etiquette during the playing of the national anthem

As a matter of respect and tradition, it is proper to stand for the playing of "O Canada" as well as for the anthem of any other nation.

It is traditional for civilian men to take off their hats during the playing of the national anthem. Women as well as children do not remove their hats on such occasions.

There is no law or behaviour governing the playing of the national anthem; it is left to the good citizenship of individuals.

From: http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/13594023732...9402467746#a11