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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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I guess it would depend if there was a flag on display.

Title 36, Chapter 10 PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS

§171. National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner, conduct during playing

During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there.

 

Sep 20, 2016 03:48 AM
Rainmaker
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

I don't see people get off the couch or barstools before a game starts on TV. Maybe that's a personal choice when you are not actually present at the game? Just read Richard Weeks comment and the word "present" is the deciding factor it seems.

Sep 20, 2016 05:24 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

That's a hard one to answer, as I've never come across this issue. But I suppose I would stand and put my hand over my heart the way I would in other venues.

Sep 20, 2016 03:56 AM
Rainmaker
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I would stand up and put my hand over my heart - in respect

Sep 20, 2016 04:52 AM
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Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

If a flag was on display, I would act accordingly.  If no flag, I would respectfully put my fork down and fold hands on lap.

Sep 20, 2016 04:51 AM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I would stop eating & put my hand over my heart. Probably not stand depending on table situation.

Sep 20, 2016 04:40 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
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Not sure, hasn't happened.

Sep 20, 2016 03:47 AM
Rainmaker
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Stand and put my hand over my heart like you should.

Sep 20, 2016 03:33 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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I had no idea how to handle this. Once we recognized the tune we swallowed, put our forks down, looked around and sat quietly. Nobody else seemed to notice it was playing. I will know next time.

Sep 20, 2016 06:59 AM
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Kartik Subramaniam
Adhi Schools, LLC - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Market Analysis--Educational Content, Adhi Schools

Definitely an odd situation. The presence of a flag would definitely be my deciding factor. And, of course, since the scenario involves clients, follow their lead. Doesn't matter if there is a flag, if they stand I'm standing. No use offending someone.

Sep 20, 2016 05:46 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
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I will be standing with  James Dray 

  #BoycottNFL

 God Bless America!

Sep 20, 2016 03:53 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

I will be with James Dray 

 

Sep 20, 2016 03:34 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
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I am the wife of a soldier.  I'd place my napkin on the table and excuse myself and stand with my hand over my heart. It's my DNA

Sep 20, 2016 02:51 PM
Rainmaker
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

The local country station here in DC plays the national anthem every day at noon so it is not a unique problem - and you are asking a good question. When I hear the national anthem on the radio when I am driving, I usually sing along... not sure what I would do if the station was being played in a restaurant at noon - Although those of us who live in Maryland do like to belt out the "O" in honor of the Orioles - you can always tell a Baltimore fan at a sports event - the contingent supporting Michael Phelps in Rio did it during the Star Spangled Banner when he won one of the many races during the Olympics - made him crack up during the awards ceremony .... Sorry this is such a long answer! 

Sep 20, 2016 12:19 PM
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Dianne Goode
Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC
Realtor/Broker

I would look around and do what everybody else did.

Sep 20, 2016 10:57 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
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Stand up and stop eating.

Sep 20, 2016 06:36 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Wow, great question! Never encountered the situation. Probably do what Lyn Sims suggested unless a flag was present!

Sep 20, 2016 04:59 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Keep eating . I'd rise if someone brought out a flag while the song was playing tho ....

Sep 20, 2016 04:39 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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Richard Weeks has your answer!

Sep 20, 2016 04:29 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Depends - if the client stood I would stand - other wise I'd go on with the meal

I don't stand when I see it on TV either, I only stand when I am at an event

Sep 20, 2016 11:20 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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I would at a minimum stop eating, place my hand over my heart and sit in silence as the song played.  

Sep 20, 2016 10:51 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Continue with the meal.

Sep 20, 2016 09:02 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Richard Weeks nailed this one!

Sep 20, 2016 08:54 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
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Wow Debbie, this is a question! If others stood I would too.  The least I would do is quit eating and put my hand over my heart.

Sep 20, 2016 02:22 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
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Richard Weeks has the answer, Debbie Reynolds .

Sep 20, 2016 02:15 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I guess it wouldn't matter why it was being played, but I'm wondering why. I would stand in respect. 

Sep 20, 2016 01:16 PM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Ii am out eating I am not doing anything. This is a little different than beng at a sporting event.

Sep 20, 2016 12:42 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

HMMMM...I am not sure, But stopping for a second to bow my head  may be in order.

Sep 20, 2016 12:13 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
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I've never had that happen.  And do people get up from their couches at home when they are watching the game and the Star Spangled Banner plays?

Sep 20, 2016 12:01 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
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Debbie I've never run into this - kind of odd to playing it in a restaurant. I probably would get up - just depends on the situation.

Sep 20, 2016 09:03 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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Stand up

 

Sep 20, 2016 08:45 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Continue my conversation without batting an eye.

Sep 20, 2016 08:03 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Debbie Reynolds Richard Weeks has the right answer for this one.

Sep 20, 2016 06:50 AM
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John Meussner
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I can't say I've ever heard the radio play the national anthem.  Not sure what I'd do or if I'd even notice, honestly, I usually don't pay much attention to background music.

Sep 20, 2016 04:17 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
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Use my napkin, chew my food and make conversation best I know how

Sep 20, 2016 03:41 AM