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Originally Posted by gerryann
It's just plain old fashioned etiquette. It's almost gone, but I think it's just one of the nice things left as far as etiquette goes. If ya can't take the ole hat off, then keep it on....no one really cares. A lot of the "old fashioned" rules are disappearing....proper introductions, giving up a seat to a lady, opening the car door for a lady, (any door) , and the very biggest one is ( and I'm noticing this at the Olympics and it's really bugging me ) ......why don't these kids put there hand over there chest during the awards ceremony while singing the National Anthem????? In fact it bugs me so much that I'm gonna start a thread about it.
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To be honest - the door bit is nice but an antique. I'm capable of opening a door and holding it for a gentleman as well as vice versa.
I was taught that a man puts his hand on his chest and a woman stands at attention. I've never put my hand on my chest for the National Anthem. Just stand quietly with my hands at my sides.