"If there isn't a flag and they're just playing music, you should simply face forward." Remove Your Hat "Make sure that you face the flag," says Whitmore. If you're at a ballgame and you're walking to your seat when it begins, you should stop, stand at attention, and place your hand over your heart.
To make sure you're treating "The Star-Spangled Banner" with the deference it deserves no matter where you are, read our step-by-step guide to National Anthem etiquette.Īccording to Jacqueline Whitmore, etiquette expert and founder of the Protocol School of Palm Beach, you should stand as soon as you hear the first notes of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and place your right hand over your heart. Although you may not be shocked by some of the rules, like taking off your hat during the song, there might be some that take you by surprise. That's why we tapped an etiquette expert to give you a crash course in how to honor our flag. Especially since our National Anthem is played so often now-like before sporting events-it's important to ensure you're following proper protocol.
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