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Many organizations have their own special salutes.  For instance, the Boy Scouts hold their little finger with their thumb while performing a military-style salute.

Many organizations have their own special salutes.  For instance, the Boy Scouts hold their little finger with their thumb while performing a military-style salute.

Outside of military applications, salutes are customary when [[Pledge of Allegiance|pledging allegiance to the flag]],  while the [[National Anthem]] is being sung or played, and during some funeral procedures.  Hats are also removed on these occasions, and silence and a respectful stance are appropriate.

Outside of military applications, salutes are customary when [[Pledge of Allegiance|pledging allegiance to the flag]],  while the [[National Anthem]] is being sung or played, and during some funeral procedures.  Hats are also removed on these occasions, and silence with a respectful stance are appropriate.

Sometimes people salute when it is not necessary or expected, in order to show formal respect.

Sometimes people salute when it is not necessary or expected, in order to show formal respect.

Under circumstances where other people are performing a similar honorary salute where it would not be appropriate for one to salute oneself, removal of headgear and standing silently and respectfully are expected.

Under circumstances where other people are performing a similar honorary salute where it would not be appropriate for oneself to salute, one is expected to remove headgear and to stand silently and respectfully.

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