Standing for our National Anthem?
By Babymycah
@Babymycah (166)
Philippines
June 27, 2008 9:54pm CST
Do you stand still and put your hand on your chest when you hear our National Anthem?
I do. It is sad to see some fellow Filipinos not showing respect for our flag anymore. I have kids and I have taught them at an early age before they even went to school that they should pay homeage to our Flag. I am dissappointed to see some children and even their parents walking and shouting as though nothing important is happening when they hear our national anthem.
What can you say about this?
2 people like this
4 responses
@snakequeen (1299)
• India
28 Jun 08
Hi! Every citizen to whichever country he or she belongs, should learn to respect their country as also national anthem. If not, seniors should guide them properly. As for me, i respect my country very much and always give respect to our national anthem at any point of time.
@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
28 Jun 08
It's sometimes feel awkward when you have to put your hand on your chest when you hear the national anthem. I do it in formal gatherings but in other times like when robinsons mall play the national anthem before they close, I just stand to show my respect to the song. I don't think I have to put my hand on my chest on that occasion.
@Bertman410 (302)
• United States
28 Jun 08
I have played sports every since I was a kid and before every big game or big event they play the National Anthem. I remember even I as a little kid taking my hat off and placing it on my chest and if I wasn't wearing a hat I would place my hand over my chest. I think that it is important and other people should take it important also.
