Should I look down during a prayer? Close my eyes?

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Anonymous wrote:I'm an atheist, but I bow my head to be respectful. Eyes stay open though.

Me, too. I also glance around to see what other people are doing.

What are they usually doing?

Some have their heads down and eyes closed. Other are looking around, others are staring straight ahead.

Are the ones looking around not religious?

can't tell - probably some of them.

They are checking out people and winking back!

Blasphemous! Practicing deadly sins in the House of God of all places.

[Anonymous]

Bow my head, pick my cuticles

[Anonymous]

Bowing your head is a sign of respect. Closing your eyes is to block out everything around you and to focus on your prayer. You need not do either in order to say a proper prayer. Only God knows what he likes (despite everyone telling you THEY know what's right ) So trust your gut feeling. Whatever feels right for you is the right way