Trying to stand up for the national anthem while driving would be at best silly and at worst criminally dangerous. As you say, there are limits.
Whatever about radio, it is still largely the custom here to signal the end of the night's entertainment (at a wedding, trad session, etc.) by playing the national anthem. And everyone does, generally, stand up and be quiet for it.
I do, personally, stand at attention for my anthem, but that's what 5 years in the Civil Defence will do for you. I don't expect anyone else to do other than stand still and stay quiet.
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Date: 2007-11-14 10:32 pm (UTC)Whatever about radio, it is still largely the custom here to signal the end of the night's entertainment (at a wedding, trad session, etc.) by playing the national anthem. And everyone does, generally, stand up and be quiet for it.
I do, personally, stand at attention for my anthem, but that's what 5 years in the Civil Defence will do for you. I don't expect anyone else to do other than stand still and stay quiet.