Olympics behavior

[Anonymous]

Why is it that tons of dough is spent on trainers, engineers, competitions etc, but it seems no one instructs the athletes how to sing the National Anthem, and with their hand over their hearts? Seems elementary to me that if the point of the Olympics is to win a medal for the USA it would be the coaches(really parents) responsibility to show them how to behave on the podium? After all if they are flying to Rio this is not a surprise that they might win. Seriously this would have been the last thing I would have said to my child before their performance, please represent your country with pride.

[Anonymous]

You don't have to put your hand over your heart. Also you don't have to take your hat off.

[Anonymous]

Who is misbehaving on the podium? The only slip-up I saw was when Michael Phelps cracked up because his friends screamed "Oh" during the national anthem (which is a Baltimore tradition).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why is it that tons of dough is spent on trainers, engineers, competitions etc, but it seems no one instructs the athletes how to sing the National Anthem, and with their hand over their hearts? Seems elementary to me that if the point of the Olympics is to win a medal for the USA it would be the coaches(really parents) responsibility to show them how to behave on the podium? After all if they are flying to Rio this is not a surprise that they might win. Seriously this would have been the last thing I would have said to my child before their performance, please represent your country with pride.

You are thinking of the pledge of allegiance.

[Anonymous]

I agree, OP.

The etiquette is spelled out in Title 36 Subtitle 1, Para. 301 of the US Code:

(a)Designation.—The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem.
(b)Conduct During Playing.—During a rendition of the national anthem—
(1) when the flag is displayed—

(A) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note;

(B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and

(C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and

(2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree, OP.

The etiquette is spelled out in Title 36 Subtitle 1, Para. 301 of the US Code:

(a)Designation.—The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem.
(b)Conduct During Playing.—During a rendition of the national anthem—
(1) when the flag is displayed—

(A) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note;

(B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and

(C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and

(2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.

But they don't have to. That's what makes America great, please don't forget that. It is what makes us better, ironically.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who is misbehaving on the podium? The only slip-up I saw was when Michael Phelps cracked up because his friends screamed "Oh" during the national anthem (which is a Baltimore tradition).

Gabby Douglas has been widely criticized for her podium behavior: [url] http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/gabby-douglas-national-anthem-gold-medal-ceremony-1201834709/

[Anonymous]

I think it's awesome that our citizens can be respectful without acting like little robots who fall into line as soon as music plays. I see nothing wrong with not putting a hand over your heart.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who is misbehaving on the podium? The only slip-up I saw was when Michael Phelps cracked up because his friends screamed "Oh" during the national anthem (which is a Baltimore tradition).

Gabby Douglas has been widely criticized for her podium behavior: [url] http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/gabby-douglas-national-anthem-gold-medal-ceremony-1201834709/

Keeping her hands at her side is not misbehaving. She has no requirement to place her hand over her heart. She stood, with respect, next to her teammates. Was she talking during the anthem? Making goofy faces? Giving her teammates "bunny ears"? Also, is she the only competitor you're complaining about? Because if that's the worst you have, then you need to return to North Korea for more propaganda training.

[Anonymous]

Personally I don't feel that its necessary. You can still respect your country and not have to do it with your hand over your heart.

[Anonymous]

So, Gabby Douglas is disrespectful because she didn't put her hand in the right place, but Michael Phelps is fine even though he laughed through the second half of the anthem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who is misbehaving on the podium? The only slip-up I saw was when Michael Phelps cracked up because his friends screamed "Oh" during the national anthem (which is a Baltimore tradition).

Gabby Douglas has been widely criticized for her podium behavior: [url] http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/gabby-douglas-national-anthem-gold-medal-ceremony-1201834709/

Keeping her hands at her side is not misbehaving. She has no requirement to place her hand over her heart. She stood, with respect, next to her teammates. Was she talking during the anthem? Making goofy faces? Giving her teammates "bunny ears"? Also, is she the only competitor you're complaining about? Because if that's the worst you have, then you need to return to North Korea for more propaganda training.

Agree. I can't believe people are throwing a fit over something like this when she's done an amazing job representing our nation.

Hate on, haters.

[Anonymous]

Here. Happy?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You don't have to put your hand over your heart. Also you don't have to take your hat off.

Yes, you do take your hat off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don't have to put your hand over your heart. Also you don't have to take your hat off.

Yes, you do take your hat off.

I have not seen a single athlete from any nation wear a hat during the medal ceremony.