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I am an American and I even do not have an answer. This is a good question. And what should I do in England to show respect for the host country, such as honor comrads in arms when America and Britain were fighting a common enemy? Maybe we need to create such a salute for such occasions w/friends.
Stephen Ray Hale, Midland, Texas, USA
Do as I do as an atheist when confronted with prayers in a public occasion: stand still and don't make an issue about it at an inappropriate time. It's not your flag, you don't salute it.
We are not Americans, and it is not as though Americans show much respect for the cultures of other countries!
Sam Centipedro, Shrewsbury, England
Respect your host country and they will respect you.
Elizabeth Haggis, Buxton, England
What did Tony Blair do? He was savvy about things like this - copy him. (That's not an answer, just an algorithm, though!)
Norman, Anstruther, UK
The traditional civilian salute is simply to stand to attention. Further gestures which to us appear childish (not to them!) are pointless.
B P Vallance, Corfu, Greece
Standing still, hands together, head bowed, shows a correct amount of respect and will not make you feel foolish for doing something that you genuinely feel uncomfortable doing.
Jez, Solihull,
When in Rome, do what the Romans do...
Martin, Newmarket, Suffolk