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nicholas_chiasson · Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Location: Samcheok

-When they do the whole salute the flag, play the songs, do you place your hand over your heart? As I understand, it is impossible for an American to 'pledge alliegence' to another country. I know it is a technical thing, and I do stand at attention and look at the pepsi sign, but I don't feel I should place my hand there. Has anyone ever given you a hard time over this?

Binch Lover · Joined: 25 Jul 2005

No, why should I? Nobody has ever said anything to me about it either.

Tjames426 · Joined: 06 Aug 2006

I would stand at attention out of respect for South Korea. I would look at the Flag.

But, it is not my country. I would not put my hand over my heart, nor salute.

hogwonguy1979 · Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Location: the racoon den

heck i dont even do it for the us national anthem. i stand at attention arms behind my back like i would if i was working a game

JustJohn · Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Location: Your computer screen

I guess I do do the hand over heart thing, but I'm not pledging my allegiance...

I'm just trying to show respect.

eamo · Joined: 08 Mar 2003 Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.

It would be very inappropiate/idiotic for a foreigner to place hand on heart for the Korean national anthem.

I don't even do it for my own country's anthem. Lucky to get me even to stand. The whole thing is designed to mind-control the plebs. Whatever country you're from.

Big_Bird · Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:06 pm Post subject:

We (at the uni where I taught) were advised merely to stand and look respectful. We not required to put our hand over our heart. Blimey! I wouldn't even do that for my own bloomin' anthem.

CentralCali · Joined: 17 May 2007

eamo,

I don't know what the Korean law on the subject is for Korean citizens; however, I do know that in the United States, everyone has the right to not participate in any form whatsoever in saluting the flag, saying the pledge of allegiance, or even singing the national anthem.

Contrary to the obvious opinion of Tokyo's current governor, everyone in Japan has the same right in regard to their so-called patriotic displays.

JustJohn · Joined: 18 Oct 2007 Location: Your computer screen

Interesting. I think one of the Koreans suggested it when I first got here. Perhaps they were a little overzealous.

Dome Vans · Guest

I agree with BB and Eamo, good Brits there. Why would I want to put my hand on my heart for possibly the worst national anthem there is. If it was the Frog Song by Paul McCartney then maybe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0auCDOERZyE

With Korea, don't they play the allegiance and then the national anthem at school? The allegiance being the one that they put their hands on their hearts, but not for the anthem.

Look respectful and stand up straight. If anyone asks, reply tearfully.....

Yu_Bum_suk · Joined: 25 Dec 2004

I do. Korea's never gone out of it's way to hurt other nations. It's not like in the US where I'd use the national anthem as an excuse to go to the toilets or go out and have a smoke.

JMO · Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: Daegu

I don't stand for national anthems. I've also never seen anyone put their hands over their hearts for their own, never mind another country's. I thought hands behind your back is the norm.

mnhnhyouh · Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Location: The Middle Kingdom

I do. It costs me nothing, and buys a bit.

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Atavistic · Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:33 pm Post subject:

^^ What he said.

JMO · Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: Daegu